Director of Patient Care Services

DHILLON HEALTHCARE GROUP•Porterville, CA

5d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Director of Patient Care Services is responsible for the overall direction of clinical services. The Director of Patient Care Services establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for healthcare services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Requirements

Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Masters degree in home health or hospice preferred.
Three years of management experience within the last five (5) years in a home health, hospice or related health care organization, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity, OR
A Registered Nurse with four (4) years experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice, home health agency, primary care clinical or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.
Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Managers to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health or hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.
Assists Clinical Managers in managing clinical teams and planning.
Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
Assists the VP of Clinical Operations in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
Evaluates performance of Clinical Managers.
Assists Clinical Managers to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.
Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel at least quarterly.
Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of home health or hospice services provided through the organization.
Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers organization policies and procedures.
Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards.
Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.
In the absence of the Vice President of Clinical Operations, the Director of Patient Care Services will become the acting Vice President and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Vice President.
Other duties as assigned by the VP of Clinical Operations.