Hospice Director of Clinical Services (RN Required)

Compassus•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Hospice Director of Clinical Services (Registered Nurse/RN) plays a crucial role in supervising patient and family care, ensuring adherence to the plan of care, and maintaining the quality of service. This position involves supporting and managing the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), overseeing their scheduling, productivity, and professional development. The Director also manages the consultative process between the Medical Director and the IDT, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and processes Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation. Compassus is committed to providing a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, a family-focused culture, and competitive compensation and benefits, embodying their 'Care for Who You Are and What You Need' philosophy.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with minimum of three years in healthcare required, preferably in Nursing Facility, Home Health or Hospice setting.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. BSN a plus.
Experience in leadership or management strongly preferred.
Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems a strong plus.
Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment.
Must have a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
California: A Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or another health-related field with three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice or home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or A Registered Nurse with four (4) years of experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice, home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Connecticut: An agency supervisor of clinical services shall be a Registered Nurse with an active license to practice nursing in this state, and shall have one of the following: A master's degree from a program approved by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association with a minimum of one (1) year full-time clinical experience in a home health agency or related community health program which included care of the sick at home; or A baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) year of which was in a home health agency or community health program which included care of the sick at home; or A Registered Nurse who has been continuously employed in the position of Supervisor of Clinical Services in a home health agency in this state since January 1, 1979; or A diploma in nursing or an associates’ degree in nursing and: A minimum of three (3) years of full-time or full-time equivalent clinical experience in nursing within the past five (5) years, at least one (1) year of which was in a home health care agency or community health program which included care of the sick at home; and Evidence of certification by the American Nurses' Association as a community health nurse or completion of at least six (6) credits received within two (2) years in community health nursing theory or six (6) credits in health care management from an accredited college or university program or school of nursing.
Louisiana: Registered Nurse with at least three (3) years of experience. At least one (1) year of which must be full time in hospice, home health care or oncology. The Director of Nursing Services cannot be concomitantly employed by any other licensed healthcare agency.
Maine: Registered Nurse with at least one (1) year of experience and training in hospice nursing care.
Mississippi: Registered Nurse with at least three (3) years of experience. At least one (1) year of which must be full time in hospice, home health care or oncology. The Director of Nursing Services cannot be concomitantly employed by any other licensed healthcare agency.
New Hampshire: Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or bachelor’s degree in a health field related to hospice care.
New Jersey: Registered Nurse plus: A master's degree in nursing or a health related field and two (2) years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience in public health nursing; or A bachelors’ of science degree in nursing or a health related field and three (3) years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience in public health nursing.
South Carolina: Registered Nurse plus: Bachelor’s degree; or Associate degree and three (3) years of experience in health care within the last five (5) years.
Texas: Registered Nurse in Texas and have one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse in the last 36 months. Must qualify or be able to qualify as the delegated back-up administrator per T.A.C 40-1-97.259, including required education/clock hours of training. Serve as alternate administrator for palliative program as needed.
Virginia: Registered Nurse with education and experience in the needs of the terminally ill.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise patient and family care as specified by the plan of care, assessing appropriateness, continuity, service, and quality of care
Support and manage Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including scheduling, productivity, mentoring and monitoring, 1x1’s, pay practices and timekeeping
Oversee the consultative process between the Medical Director and the members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Ensure adherence to the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies
Attend/Lead Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
Process EMR documentation workflow as needed