Job description

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Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We believe all patients and families entrusted in our care deserve the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care.

As the RN Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), you will be responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Clinical Director establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Schedule: Full-Time

Why choose Bristol?

• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
• Advanced training programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• HSA & 401(k) available
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must meet state and federal requirements for the position
• Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel
• Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators, case managers, 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
• Provides direction to case managers and clinical teams related to patient care delivery
• Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated
• Assists the Executive Director 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 the performance of Clinical Supervisors and/or case managers
• Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques for 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 the education and training needs of organization personnel
• Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via quality assurance and performance improvement program, productivity, and quarterly and annual reviews. Assures 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 hospice-related local, state, and federal laws, including licensure and certification of organization personnel, and maintains compliance with 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 healthcare community
• In the absence of the Executive Director, the DPCS will become the acting Executive Director and will be vested with the authority to act on behalf of the Executive Director
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Registered nurse in the state, with current licensure to practice professional nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree ([preferred)
• Three years of management experience in a hospice or related healthcare organization (Preferred)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative
• Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community
• Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards
• Possess and maintain current CPR certifications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be flexible in work hours
• May carry caseload or help in field if needed
• Willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Des Plaines, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hospice & palliative medicine: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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