Director of Clinical Services
About The Position
Goodwin Living’s Goodwin Hospice team is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to support a team covering the Northern Virginia area within the beltway. The Director provides clinical oversight and resources to hospice staff in planning and delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. The position provides operational leadership for hospice services and identifies opportunities to improve the care experience for patients and families. The Director ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, organizational policies and procedures, and clinical standards of care.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professionals.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospice setting.
- At least 5 years of experience as a professional nurse; acute care or hospice care experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational ability, with motivation to assist in program development.
- Ability to assess and respond to the needs of terminally ill residents and families in varied settings.
- Nursing practice skills, ability to cope with family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
- Computer skills for documents, spreadsheets, and database management; ability to learn new electronic medical record software and become a trainer.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care certification.
- Professional nursing experience in an acute care or hospice care setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise hospice services, ensuring the hospice philosophy is maintained and consistent with corporate policy.
- Solicit and monitor feedback from patients and staff, and ensure quality care and clinical standards are met and sustained.
- Collaborate with the Administrator and QAPI leadership to identify and support quality and compliance opportunities in the Hospice program.
- Coordinate and oversee direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical staff.
- Guide and counsel Clinical Supervisors and staff to support continual improvement in hospice care services.
- Provide care, consultation, and education in accordance with professional practice standards, policies, procedures, clinical pathways, protocols, guidelines, the Nurse Practice Act, Conditions of Participation, and federal and state regulations.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- DailyPay, allowing team members to get paid the same day they work.
- Tuition assistance for career development.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Financial assistance with U.S. citizenship applications or DACA renewal.
- Tutoring for ESL, citizenship tests, and GED.
- Staff emergency grants.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Free meals and access to a fitness center, pool, and other amenities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
