Director of Clinical Services (Hospice) FT
Company: Accentra Home Healthcare
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Accentra Is an Oklahoma Owned Company!*We pride ourselves on
achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and providing
quality of care whether that involves home health for managing
chronic conditions, injury or illness; or hospice to provide
end-of-life care and comfort. We strive to help our patients remain
safe and independent at home while achieving the best quality of
life possible. Thousands of families, physicians, and facilities
across Oklahoma choose Accentra because of the quality care our
team members provide. We value our team members and celebrate their
accomplishments - we know that our team is the foundation on which
our company is built. We invite you to learn more about Accentra
and what has made us one of the most respected names in home
care.*Our Employees enjoy the following benefits:** *Company Car or
Paid Mileage** *Health Insurance** *Dental Insurance** *Vision
Insurance** *Life Insurance** *Flex Spending Plans** *Paid
Holidays** *Paid Time Off** *Longevity Pay** *Performance Bonuses**
*401(k)** *Referral Program Bonuses** *Competitive Salary and
Benefits*The Director of Clinical Services directs clinical staff
and works in conjunction with contracted staff to ensure quality
care is provided to all patients, ensures compliance with State and
Federal regulations, and ensures Accentra Home Health and Hospices
policies and procedures are enacted accordingly. Responsibilities
include coordination of care with the Administrator and other team
leaders, ensuring clinical functions of the branch are executed
appropriately, communicating between administration and staff, and
enacting policies and procedures with the Administrator to ensure
quality of care.*Qualifications** Currently licensed as a
Registered Nurse under the laws of the state of Oklahoma.*
Experience and knowledge related to home health standards of care,
regulations, rules, and laws.* Prefer nurses with at least three
(3) years home health experience in a field, administrative or
supervisory position.* Recent experience in direct patient care in
an institution or home health setting is preferred.* Must have
excellent organizational skills and be able to adjust to changing
tasks frequently.* Light to moderate degrees of stress incurred in
daily employment.* Must have valid driver's license, reliable
vehicle, maintain valid auto liability insurance, and be able to
drive throughout service area under a variety of weather
conditions.* Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.*Responsibilities** Plans and directs day-to-day clinical
operations to ensure optimal care to all patients.* Serves as
member of Governing Body and agency committees as directed.*
Educates and informs the general public as well as healthcare
industry professionals in regards to home health care benefits and
protocols.* Supervises all clinical affairs of the branch.*
Educates, promotes, and shares philosophy with all employees and
branches.* Organizes and directs the ongoing liaison between the
Governing Body, administration, appropriate contract services, and
staff.* Establishes and maintains effective channels of
communication between administration, appropriate contract
services, and staff.* Employs qualified personnel and ensures
adequate staff education and evaluations as well as retains
qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.*
Participates in personal and professional growth of employees to
develop strong interpersonal relationships with staff and team
members.* Documents employee records in personnel files to be
maintained at branch and with corporate human resources.* Creates
and implements write-ups and corrective action plans as
appropriate.* Works in conjunction with Administrator on clinical
aspects effecting quality of care in an effort to ensure optimal
care is being provided.* Establishes and maintains a working
relationship with physician(s) in an effort to communicate any and
all pertinent information to ensure quality care is provided.*
Monitors, controls, and maintains the fiscal integrity of the
agency under the Administrators oversight.* Responsible for
remaining current with the development of home health concepts and
procedures and being aware and knowledgeable about regulations,
rules, laws, industry best practices, area of responsibility,
discipline or function being managed.* Aware and knowledgeable of
company policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance
and appropriate implementation of quality assurance mechanisms to
assess the overall agency operations.* Shares knowledge with other
employees to grow industry business acumen related to hospice care,
conditions of participation, and compliance.* In conjunction with
the Administrator and Executive Administrator, seeks continuing
education opportunities to remain knowledgeable of changes in the
hospice industry and coordinates with peers to dispense pertinent
information throughout staff to improve quality of patient care.*
Primarily responsible for defining strategy; then as appropriate
and based upon employee base/skills either execute or delegate to
supervisors, coordinators, or individual contributors to carry
out.* Provides direction, makes recommendations and decisions, and
sets broad policies and strategies which positively drive strategic
and philosophical company-wide issues.* Actively participates in
the development, implementation and evaluation of agency overall
and yearly goals and objectives.* Designs, develops, and delivers
in-service training to staff as coordinated with all Directors of
Clinical Service and overseen by the Executive Administrator.* May
act for other Directors or leaders in their absence as requested.*
Must be able to perform all duties of a RN as defined in the job
description.* Performs the job in accordance and compliance with
policies, procedures, supervisory expectations, and other
directives as defined by leadership.* Schedules & attends staff
meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, coordination of care and
in-services as needed.* Complies with all company, state, and
federal regulations to provide quality care to patients.* Complies
with Accentra Home Health and Hospices emergency preparedness
plan.* Timely response to and assistance with administrative and
clinical tasks associated with document requests, surveys, or other
regulatory demands as well as review all memos.* Leads in the
training role of orientation of new clinical staff.* Ensures
compliance with Accentra policies and procedures as an example to
all employees and in an effort to provide quality patient
care.*Functional Abilities** Light to moderate degrees of stress
incurred in daily employment.* Able to communicate verbally and in
writing to the extent required by the position.* Able to physically
perform the duties required by the position.* Ability to
travel.*Physical Requirements** Light to moderate physical activity
required, including possible lifting up to 50lbs and turning of
adult clients.* Requires good hearing to assess situations quickly
and respond appropriately.* Good color vision essential to
determine subtle changes in patient's skin color and to rapidly
recognize medication and color-coded supplies.* Prolonged periods
sitting at a desk and working on a computer.* Must be able to lift
up to 50 pounds at a time.Job Type: Full-timeSchedule:* 8 hour
shift* Monday to FridayWork Location: In personby Jobble
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