Area Director of Clinical Services

Affinity Hospice

17d

About The Position

About Us: Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team! What We Offer: Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees 401K Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees Internal Company Advancement Free end of life training Position Summary: The Area Director of Clinical services is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Area Director of Clinical services establish, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. This key position works directly with the RVP of Operations, to ensure clinical practices and goals are realized in an assigned geographical area. Efficient operational infrastructure to support business site and goals, strategic planning, staffing, employee development, and human resources management and financial management including profit and loss, budgeting financial forecasting and active plan development. Provide the leadership necessary to maintain a motivated, productive and competent management team through open communication and delegation of responsibilities and authority, guide and direct subordinate executives in their professional development. Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.
Extensive experience in business and clinical operations
Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Responsible for executing strategies through a decentralized management structure to meet or exceed annual goals and objectives in five areas: (1) Growth, ADA and Revenue (2) Compliance, Clinical Operations and Quality Assurance, (3) Site operations and profitability. (4) Patient/ family satisfaction, and (5) staff management.
This position has profit and loss responsibility for site(s) and must develop and manage an annual budget.
Oversee delivery of covered hospice medical care and benefits within region.
Direct all daily operations including: business development, program development around hospice including market expansions.
Recruit, select and retain highly qualified professionals.
Serves as key liaison between site and Corporate
Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
Adheres to policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.
Participates in hospice in-service training.
Provides technical/onsite support during the agency survey process.
Participates in Agency IDG meetings and provides technical/mentor support.
Provides mentoring toward clinical management related to pain and symptom management.
Engages in ongoing self-development plan to build personal skills, organizational knowledge and enhance knowledge of the industry.
Identifies and address skills and/or knowledge gaps to fulfill job responsibilities.
Seeks opportunities to network with colleagues, share experiences, willingness to provide direct support, solicit feedback and exchange ideas.
Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives and reviews with supervisor.