RN Director of Clinical Services

Gentiva Hospice•San Diego, CA

2d•$120,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Patient Care Services who reports to the AVP of Operations and is responsible for maintaining a high performing hospice program including managing, overseeing and directing patient care activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care for assigned markets. This role is responsible for teaching, evaluating, and developing associates and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
At least three years’ experience of direct patient care and two years’ experience in hospice or home-based care setting.
Minimum of one year management experience preferred.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of residence and requested employment
Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) Licensure
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, daily access to reliable insured vehicle, and current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

In instances where state-specific requirements differ, state rules apply and supersede these requirements (see state-specific section)

Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing rescheduled, declined, missed, and reassigned visit requests, including making decisions as to priority and staffing based on clinical judgment for assigned markets.
Responding to phone referrals/inquiries in a timely, professional and compassionate manner, including triage of medical concerns within scope of practice.
Preparing for, serving on and facilitating the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), as assigned, including presiding over IDG, presentation of patients for review, coordination of minutes, review of patient charts to note and address any changes to patient condition and/or the plan of care, and soliciting input from various care team members.
Acting as a role model and providing high interaction with new hire clinicians during hospice visits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)