Hospice Administrator - Director of Clinical

Director of Clinical Services - Hospice Administrator Job Summary:
The Director of Clinical Services - Hospice Administrator is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the home. Appointed and approved by the Governing Body and employed by the Hospice. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family and referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to the Hospice policies and procedures. Supervises and directs the Patient Care Manager(s). May also be called Director of Nurses, Clinical Director, or Executive Director.

What You Will Do Every Day:

• Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation).


• Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.


• Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of the Hospice personnel.


• Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients' needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.


• Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.


• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third- party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.


• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T}, assists in development of the IDG/T plan, and participates in QAPI activities.


• Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.


• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.


• Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.


• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Educational, Licensure, Skills, and Background You Will Need:

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. 


• Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)


• Minimum 3 years of experience in a nursing leadership role working for a hospice agency/program required for consideration. 


• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.


• Demonstrates proven decision making skills.


• If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification.


• Must read, write and comprehend English.