Hospice Director Of Clinical Services - Floating

Company:

Compassus

Position Summary

The Hospice Director of Clinical Services

• Floating is responsible for modeling the 3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Director of Clinical Services

• Floating will provide Hospice Director of Clinical Services functions intermittently in assigned programs. S/he will travel extensively as they will be working in different locations as needed. The Hospice Director of Clinical Services

• Floating directs and manages the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the hospice patient and family in a manner consistent with the guidelines and policies of Compassus. S/he communicates patient information to the business office and promotes a positive working relationship with the family, physician, and other agencies. May serve as Program's Alternate and/or Administrator, responsible for carrying out administrative and management functions and oversight in the absence of the Hospice Area Executive of Clinical Operations.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Floats to regional programs based on need, and at the direction of the Regional Executive of Clinical Operations, providing Hospice Director of Clinical Services functions.

• Available remotely to regional programs via virtual assistance.

• Mentors, coaches, and educates Hospice Director of Clinical Services colleagues, Hospice Director of Clinical Services new hires, and assists in Hospice Director of Clinical Services absences in regional programs.

• Travel coordinated with the Regional Executive of Clinical Operations based on regional and program need.

• Directly supervise up to 20 colleagues, temporarily as needed. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and terminating (with administrative approval) all interdisciplinary staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining colleagues; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Reads and incorporates into practice the requirements of the Hospice Conditions of Participation for Medicare, applicable accreditation standards, and state or other rules and regulations as applicable to the program.

• Oversees the consultative process between the Medical Director and the members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), assists in requesting appropriate care orders and attendance to identified patient needs if patient's attending physician is not available.

• Attends/Leads Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, ensuring:

• Patient care needs are identified and discussed with the full complement of the IDT.

• All required members of the core team are present and engaged in the IDT meeting.

• Required documentation is completed during and at the conclusion of the IDT meeting to capture the discussion and outcomes of the meeting.

• Patient re-certifications are discussed and completed in a timely manner.

• Documentation of the patient-centered plan of care and the implementation of interventions for patient care including changes in level of care, medication changes, changes to visit frequency, or need for emergency transportation.

• Participates in the development and update of patient care policies and emergency procedures.

• Ensures hospice services are available 24/7.

• Follows state regulatory requirements for supervision of nursing services.

• Manages all members of the IDT including aspects of scheduling, productivity, mentoring, pay practices, time keeping, performance reviews, and colleague support.

• Models desired behaviors including timeliness, punctuality, attendance, collaboration, open communication, and equitable treatment.

• Documents in the patient's clinical record when required; demonstrates proficiency with documentation requirements.

• Actively collaborates regarding QAPI activities and provides feedback and input into Performance Improvement.

• Participates in performance improvement programs.

• Promotes hospice philosophy.

• Upholds a personal philosophy of integrity and commitment; communicates proactively when schedule changes are needed.

• Analyzes and reports on quality metrics including Hospice Item Set, CAHPS, and symptom management outcomes.

• Establishes departmental goals consistent with corporate goals and objectives.

• Supervises patient and family care as specified by the plan of care, assessing appropriateness, continuity, service, and quality of care.

• Models and facilitates communication between colleagues including medical records, business office, intake, clinical team, and leadership.

• Participates in care delivery for patients as needed including conducting admissions, recertification visits, routine visits, and discharge visits.

• Manages the care for a caseload of patients if needed to support ebb and flow of census changes.

• Participates in after-hours shifts as needed including primary and back-up on-call.

• Serves as the administrator on call when scheduled.

• Make and/or delegate post-admissions calls.

• Directs responsibility for the management of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies, Durable Medical Equipment, Mileage and Labor for program to meet budget expectations.

• May be designated the administrator or alternate administrator for the licensure of the program based on state requirements.

• Ensures maximum utilization of resources.

• Promotes a positive and collaborative culture.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.

• Minimum of three (3) years in healthcare required, preferably in a nursing facility, home health or hospice setting.

• Experience in leadership or management strongly preferred.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems a strong plus.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.

• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Understanding and acceptance of hospice philosophy. Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all personnel and patient records. Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment, in addition to every state in the Region this role will be covering.

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The colleague frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases through working with clinical caregivers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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