Clinical Director (Registered Nurse)

Description

Bella Care Hospice is a preeminent Hospice provider dedicated to the highest quality of standards in patient care. At Bella Care Hospice, we follow a family approach with our patients and for our employees who serve them. Our mission is to affirm and celebrate the significance of human life and recognize dying as a natural process. We carry out our mission by providing superior health, social, emotional, and spiritual services to our patients and their loved ones. For those who join the Bella Care family, we provide a professional and balanced workplace where they can make a real difference in our patients’ lives. We strive to enhance the quality of life of our patients with peace and dignity, while providing support for their families. We are one of the few hospices in Ohio with the Joint Commission Accreditation, which is a testament to the quality and dedication of our staff. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered, which may include supervision of clinical personnel.

Clinical Director Specific Job Duties

• Reviews case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed. Conferences with Medical Director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
• Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
• Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
• Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to General Manager/PI and hospice personnel as needed.
• Screens and interviews new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals. Oversees the orientation of new employees.
• Assists General Manager and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs. Assists in the formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals and objectives, both short and long range.
• Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/ program(s) to meet needs. Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the organization's role as an effective member of the hospice and health care delivery system. Promotes customer service orientation to all hospice personnel.
• Assisting with evaluating quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) plans and participates in QAPI teams and activities, as needed.*

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Requirements

• Interested candidates should respond to by outlining their specific qualifications along with professional recommendations and salary requirements.*

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Clinical Director Minimum Requirements

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state of Ohio.
• Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two years management or supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation Package
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual earning potential $120,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Leadership Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Ohio RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000