Director Hospice Clinical Services
Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut Apply Via ApplicationDirector Hospice Clinical Services
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Wallingford, CT
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
**THIS POSITION COVERS ALL HOSPICE TERRITORIES**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directs the daily clinical and administrative operations of the Hospice Program and all hospice program staff by providing leadership, direction, and supervision
- Reviews, revises and develops administrative policies and procedures to be approved by the PAC and the Associate Executive Director of the agency.
- Ensures compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and Connecticut State Regulations.
- Develops Hospice goals and objectives under the direction of the Associate Executive Director in accordance with the mission of Masonicare.
- Functions as THE hospice expert and authority within the agency.
- Oversees Hospice quality assessment performance improvement activities in conjunction with the Quality Management Department.
- Conducts ongoing community Hospice needs assessment, and participates in the development of new Hospice-related programs and services.
- Assists in the negotiation and coordination of contractual agreements with pharmacies, DME companies and supplemental services.
- Plans and implements program development in the areas of bereavement and volunteer services. Makes recommendations to the Associate Executive Director for program expansion.
- Establishes and maintains referral source relationships, ensuring continuity of care across the referral network.
- Provides information to and serves as liaison between physicians, community agencies, social service departments, nursing homes, acute care facilities and home care agencies.
- Prepares yearly hospice budget and assures financial success and viability by closely monitoring expenses and revenues.
- Oversees the recruitment, selection, promotion, and termination of Hospice personnel ensuring that qualified staff is hired. Ensures that complete and accurate personnel records are maintained.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals on all Hospice administrative staff and reviews appraisals of all clinical staff.
- Assists staff in understanding corporate mission and department’s goals and objectives.
- Oversees the employee orientation program to ensure that employees and volunteers are oriented, trained and supervised, and ensures the completion of annual training and supervision programs.
- Maintains and promotes an open and supportive environment.
- Ensures/implements/promotes/supports quality assessment performance improvement activities, evaluations and improved outcomes.
- Performs other duties as requested.
- Ensures adequate staffing and proper staff development/education for quality care delivery.
- Identifies and participates in contractual requirements for the programs and manages contracts for performance and cost effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A Master’s Degree in Nursing, with an active license to practice nursing in this state, or Health Care Administration and at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility/program which included care of the sick; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with an active license to practice nursing in the State of CT, or Health Care Administration and at least two (2) year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility/program which included care of the sick; OR
Prior experience as the administrator of a home health care agency in this state as of January 1, 1981, who has been so employed continuously for the five (5) years immediately preceding January 1, 1981; OR
Continuous employment as an administrator of a home health care agency in this state as of January 1, 1979; except that on and after January 1, 1986, no personal shall be employed as an administrator of a home health care agency pursuant to this subdivision unless each person additionally meets one of the requirements above.
Experience: Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of Hospice.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Maintains current Drivers’ License and auto insurance.
Other: Possess’ reliable transportation
Key Competencies: Demonstrates organizational, written, and verbal skills.
Provides hospice nursing services that demonstrate competent nursing skills and hospice philosophy, along with all the requirements of hospice and home health care delivery per agency policy and regulatory requirements
Demonstrates knowledge of regulations and standards specific to Hospice care and Hospice program management.
Demonstrates competency with administrative skills, including personnel management and knowledge of state, federal, and accrediting body regulations and licensure requirements.
Demonstrates competency in hospice assessment skills and the development, coordination and implementation of an interdisciplinary hospice plan of care.
Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.
This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.