Director of Nursing Hospice

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Committed to Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse who is operationally focused and results driven to improve clinical outcomes. This role provides overall case management leadership of client care activities within the hospice setting. The Director of Nursing ensures compliance and quality of both care and documentation by leading, reviewing, assessing, analyzing, and communicating with the clinical team to ensure all clinical metrics for the branch are achieved.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-5 years of clinical leadership experience with a concentration in hospice services preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, home care, hospice benefits, policies, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of home care, hospice industry compliance requirements and HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations and accrediting bodies.
• Proficient in directing staff both clinical and clerical to achieve patient and agency outcomes.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities in past achievements and/or previous work experience.
• Possesses superior analyzation and issue resolution skills.
• Exhibits the ability to supervise others through effective leadership, team building and collegial cooperation for the achievement of company goals.
• Exemplifies excellence in both verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have access to a reliable automobile for transportation that meets state and company regulations regarding liability insurance coverage and possesses a valid driver's license.
• Relates professionally and positively to all staff including those at the corporate level.
• Able to model and embody the company philosophy, mission and core values through actions, deeds and communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel and PowerPoint to be able to produce, instruct and interpret information and data.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice services preferred.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall case management leadership of client care activities within the hospice setting.
• Ensures compliance and quality of both care and documentation.
• Leads, reviews, assesses, analyzes, and communicates with the clinical team.
• Ensures all clinical metrics for the branch are achieved.
• Sets the standard for the branch by ensuring that patients are seen, even if it means going into the field to perform visits.
• Available for overnight travel when necessary to administrate and service agency branches or corporate needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED