Assistant Clinical Director (RN Hospice)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm

About the role

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible, as the leader/manager of all regional staff including the regional Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT), to the Clinical Director, for the implementation, delivery, coordination, and clinical and administrative supervision of all hospice services delivered by the respective regional team and regional IDT's consistent with Ascend Hospices' policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates and provides leadership for the team for regular IDT meetings
• Reviews and revises the patient/family care plan
• Serves as a member of the clinical management team to address problems associated with the delivery of clinical services; identifies staff development needs; and puts forth suggestions for appropriate changes in policies and procedures
• Supervises the maintenance of medical records assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations, legal and ethical standards
• Ensures the team meets compliance standards on quarterly and random clinical record audits
• Collects and reviews pertinent clinical data at team meetings
• Monitors IDT in completion of care plans
• Submits Plans of Correction to Administrator and Clinical Director when required by audit results and/or patient/family satisfaction surveys
• Monitors documentation of all team members and counsels IDT when documents do not meet company standards
• Conducts supervisory visits to allow for observation of performance of all team members
• Maintains accounts by developing relationships, maintaining a presence, and providing education
• Provides the number of customer in-services to each contracted facility required by law and provides appropriate supporting documentation
• Arranges team coverage for on-call and staff time off
• Provides leadership and counsel to regional personnel to enhance staff development
• Meets budgeted Average Daily Census and Admissions goals
• Meets referral conversion goals as set by State Administrator
• Engages with regional community education liaison regarding regional business development and displays commitment to the growth of the region and organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• State Certified RN license
• 5 years experience as a professional nurse; hospice experience strongly preferred
• CHPN certification, a plus
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career