Director of Patient Care (RN)-Eastern Region

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Cleveland, OH

11h

About The Position

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving. General management, supervision and leadership of the Hospice Home Care Transdisciplinary Teams that support our East Side; knowledge of and commitment to organizational mission, culture, management principles, policies and fiscal stewardship; Hospice representative to medical community and external providers; ensure the delivery of comprehensive, coordinated quality clinical care and service in homes.

Requirements

Five (5) year's experience in hospice home care management
Assertive and diplomatic in relating to people
Systematic and organized
Knowledgeable in hospice home care and community relations
Database literate
Comfortable and effective in relating to physicians and other health care professionals
Ability to successfully implement, monitor and evaluate programs
Ability to manage staff at multiple locations
Ability to manage conflict for positive results
Expertise in Medicare, Medicaid and JCAHO standards and regulations
Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
Provide an active driver’s license
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Coordination of clinical staff in relation to program and clinical services; participation in their selection and evaluation process.
Evaluate facilitators of Care Conferences for Hospice Care Teams; provide guidance to the Team Leaders in identification and resolution of problems and concerns in patient/family care.
Supervise and develop Team Leaders.
Oversee continuing compliance with Medicare and other licensure regulations.
Maintain open communication and networking with all hospice community offices and coordinators.
Participate in quality improvement and utilization management processes pertinent to Hospice services.
Participate in on-call services as administrator on call.
Fiscally responsible for managing the allocation of resources. To monitor utilization of resources and report monthly variances as requested.
Participate in further program planning, development and enhancements in coordination with the Chief Clinical Officer and Professional Relations.
Develop plans to operationalize programs and projects for the Home Care Programs. This will include on-going monitoring, evaluating, utilizing quality improvement tools and system processes.
Conduct presentations and in-services in the community and Nursing Facilities to enhance education of hospice services.
Assist the Chief Clinical Officer with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Participate in defining budgeted centers annually.