Director Patient Care Services / DPCS Home Health (RN)

Mission Healthcare•Ontario, CA

16d•$115,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect, E xcellence and S ervice (CARES) , Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Benefits offered: Medical, Dental & Vision Vacation, Sick & Holiday Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance Pet Insurance 401(K) Pay range (depending on experience): $115k-$120k annual salary This is a full-time, exempt position Location : Ontario, CA The Director of Patient Care Services is responsible for the overall direction of clinical services. The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Requirements

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing.
Three years of management experience within the last five (5) years in Home health or Home Health, at least one (1) year of which was a supervisory or administrative capacity or The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services shall qualify for the position by fulfilling the requirements under one of the following categories, unless the individual has been previously approved for such employment by a program flexibility issued for the individual’s current position at the home health prior to April 1, 1995.
A registered nurse with four (4) years’ experience within the last five (5) years in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the patient population and Quality Management review and evaluation for the organization.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.
Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel.
Assists Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors 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 Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors.
Assists Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
Conducts clinical performance evaluations annually, 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
Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel.
Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another staff member.
Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
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 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 homecare, shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
Promotes home health and home health referrals in the health care community.
DCPS or his/her designee shall be available on the premises or accessible by telecommunications during operating hours.
The DPCS shall devote a sufficient number of hours to assure the quality and adequacy of services provided and supervision of staff.
Other duties as assigned.