Hospice Director of Clinical Services

Valir Health•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license.
Bachelors degree In Nursing.
3 years of experience in hospice or a home health agency or facility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Assigns and coordinates patient evaluation processes and treatments.
Evaluates/considers all aspects of patient needs by incorporating data from medical records, and assessing the patients functional status.
Correlates data from evaluations to determine individualized plan of care.
Follows all established policies and procedures for documentation and form completion.
Delegates patient treatment to support personnel according to their expertise/experience, maintaining the responsibility for the patient and treatment programs at all times.
Administers treatment requiring the advanced skills and knowledge of a specialist.
Determines appropriateness of patients response to care plan, and consults with Interdisciplinary Team concerning any modifications necessary.
Accountable for all operational and fiscal activities of the department.
Responsible for ensuring all staff are properly trained, and that all employees meet annual competencies and educational in-services.
Reviews staff compliance with established policies.
Ensures quality care and excellent communication with patients, family, and staff.
Ensures that department is compliant with all state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations, and reviews policies periodically, making changes as needed.
Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.