Director of Clinical Services

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Description:  
Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
Provide supervision and guidance to clinical staff to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards.
Perform chart audits.
Gather data for QAPI and participates in QAPI activities.
Appraise clinical staff performance during their probationary period and annually, provides the teaching and counseling necessary to  enhance the delivery of services and the professional development of nursing and health aide staff.
Identify and evaluate patient needs and appropriateness of home care by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff.
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records and assures compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as ACHC standards of care.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
See patients in the home setting as needed.
Participate in audits, IDG meetings and QAPI. 
Maintains adequate and appropriate Medical Supplies.
Responsible for orientation of new personnel as well as in-services for current staff.
Responsible for ensuring Medicare, State and ACHC regulations are followed by all clinical staff.
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Nursing/Management practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
Position may be stressful.
Primarily a desk job which involves minimal and occasional lifting of medical supplies and charts.
On occasion, one may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Travel is required to and from patient's home when supervision of care is scheduled.
The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.

Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed by the state of OHIO.  Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state
Must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience in home hospice or skilled home care.  (hospice preferred)
At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and ACHC standards.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others and maintain commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.