The Assistant Director of Clinical Services is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Assistant Director of Clinical Services is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel.

• Receives 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 always available during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plans of care.
• Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
• Conducts monthly and PRN record reviews/audits and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Director and hospice personnel.
• Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals. Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Assists Clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Inservice and continuing education programs. Assists in formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals, and objectives, both short and long range.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
• Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/ program(s) to meet needs. Participates in public relations 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 for all hospice personnel.
• Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Rotates administrative on call with Clinical Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing Management: 2 years (Required)
• Hospice: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• New Jersey RN License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Somerset, NJ 08873