Job Title/Position: Hospice DON

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Description:

The DON is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The DON establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and align with the organization and hospice philosophy.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

· Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel

· Provides guidance and counseling to Case Managers and administrative staff to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.

· Assists Case Managers in managing patient loads and planning.

· Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.

· Coordinates with the Administrator in the managing and administration of the organization's budget.

· Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.

· Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors.

· Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.

· Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.

· Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.

· Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

· Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.

· Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.

· Plans and implements inservices and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.

· Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization.

· Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.

· Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards.

· Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.

· Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.

· In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator.

· Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Position Qualifications

· Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.

· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing or 5 or more years as Nursing Leader. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.

· Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.

· Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 5 years (Required)
• Hospice: 5 years (Required)
• Leadership: 2 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have QAPI experience?
• Do you have experience submitting/uploading HIS?

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 5 years (Preferred)
• Hospice DON: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person