What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Clinical Director position at Central Missouri Hospice?
We are hiring for a Clinical Director – RN with Hospice Experience.
At Central Missouri Palliative Care, in Jefferson City, MO, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
- leadership and engagement with diverse teams across the operation
- opportunities to create strategies that drive best-in-class care for patients & families
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- career and leadership development
If you love nursing and have an interest in healthcare operations, this is a great opportunity for you!
The Clinical Director (Registered Nurse, RN) is responsible for overseeing and directing the patient care operations of the home care facility under the direction of the Home Health Executive Director.
- Coordinates and completes assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long-range objectives of the company.
- Oversees the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care.
- Implements and maintains administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Enhances the profitability of the agency and engages with the team to assure the quality of services delivered.
- 2 years clinical experience preferably in hospice and/or palliative care. Hospice palliative care certification preferred.
- Previous experience working and collaborating in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge of palliative care and ability to communicate professionally with referral sources, healthcare partners, and colleagues concerning disease trajectory, clinical assessment, and appropriate intervention in a variety of arenas of care, such as palliative care and advanced illness management, including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
- Understands and supports the role of the nurse practitioner in the palliative care/hospice environment and able to address concerns/issues with the medical director.
- Experience in areas of leadership, finance, budget, community resources, quality outcomes, customer service, growth, and team building preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve independently with colleagues and customers; exhibits sound judgment.
- Experience in managing office staff, clinical professionals, and providers.
- Able to balance work load and prioritize multiple tasks on a daily basis while maintaining positive affect and demeanor of servant leadership.
- Able to shift focus easily throughout the work day and handle sensitive issues with thoughtful regard and prioritization of action/outcome.
- Clinical experience in the home environment a plus.
License Requirements
- Active RN licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR, driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
