Director of Nursing/Hospice

Company: US Main
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: February 6, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Nursing/Hospice

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Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel
Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel
Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning
In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Director, Clinical Operations will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator
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 that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses
Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors
Assists Clinical Supervisors 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
Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews
Assures for the quality and safe delivery of 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
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator



Qualifications



Registered nurse in the State 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 preferred
Three years of management experience preferred
Experience in a hospice or related health care organization
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and 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

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