RN - Director Clinical Care

$15,000 Sign-on bonus!

RN - Director Clinical Care - Hendersonville, TN

Salary: $79,872 - $101,504

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Hospice IPU/ Home Care Administrator or COO/CNO, the Director of Clinical Care is responsible for and accountable for desired clinical and financial outcomes, collaborative practice and the allocation of human and material resources needed for care. The Director of Clinical Care utilizes the interdisciplinary team model in the specialty of hospice and palliative care to provide a leading role in insuring improving the quality of care provided. An integrated and coordinated approach to patient outcomes is provided through the Director of Clinical Care who monitors care delivery and interdisciplinary clinical practice to achieve a well-managed balance between quality of care, and financial stewardship.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including meeting required competencies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 4-year college degree (BSN preferred).
• Registered Nurse (RN) or have a Master's of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Three years management experience desired for this position.
• Must have current, active Tennessee license.
• Three years applicable experience in related field (hospice is highly preferred).
  • Highly preferred Requirements:
    • Master’s Degree and
    • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or
    • Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Manager (CHPCA) certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilization of the interdisciplinary model to promote cost effective quality care within the hospice environment.
• Promotes and models collaborative interdisciplinary practice processes among care team for coordinated continuity of care and achievement of optimal outcomes; is a team and consensus builder.
• Evaluates the financial and clinical benefit of the Care Plan against the patient's actual outcomes.
• Practices in accordance with the mission, philosophy, policies and ethics. NHPCO guidelines and Joint Commission standards.
• Serves as liaison, educator, and resource for hospice in the professional and community arena.
• Aides management in achieving agency goals through support, project work and team building.
• Provides clinical and administrative supervision to line staff including recruiting, selecting, training, and counseling employees, staff assignments and scheduling.
• Manages systems, processes, staffing, budget, and outcomes in collaboration with the Hospice IPU/ Home Care Administrator.
• Supervises and allocates clinical staff based on agency needs.
• Collaborates with staff of other departments as appropriate.
• Manages medications; stock and supplies as assigned.
• Coordinates admissions to home care teams(s) and/or Inpatient Units.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the interdisciplinary team.
• Directly supervises team members and team secretary.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.