What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Clinical Operations Director position at Get It - Executive?
Job Overview
As the Director of Clinical Operations, you will be instrumental in managing clinical services within the hospice care environment. This key position is essential for directing these services, guaranteeing the provision of exemplary care, and ensuring alignment with our organizational mission and values. Your leadership will directly influence the ongoing enhancement of hospice services and the welfare of the patients and families we care for.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers significant potential for professional advancement, including the opportunity to lead a motivated team and engage in evaluating organizational performance. We foster ongoing education and training to support staff in achieving their professional aspirations.
Employment Type: Full-Time
As the Director of Clinical Operations, you will be instrumental in managing clinical services within the hospice care environment. This key position is essential for directing these services, guaranteeing the provision of exemplary care, and ensuring alignment with our organizational mission and values. Your leadership will directly influence the ongoing enhancement of hospice services and the welfare of the patients and families we care for.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of patient services delivered by clinical personnel.
- Provide mentorship and support to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to elevate the quality of hospice care.
- Assist Clinical Supervisors with team management and care planning.
- Act in the capacity of Executive Director/Administrator when required, exercising full decision-making authority.
- Support clinical teams in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients and their families.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director/Administrator in budget preparation and oversight.
- Monitor operational metrics to detect variations in patient volume, affecting staffing, revenue, or expenses.
- Evaluate the performance of Clinical Supervisors and facilitate their development in clinician evaluation skills.
- Supervise the recruitment, assessment, and, if necessary, dismissal of clinical staff.
- Ensure the maintenance of precise and compliant patient clinical documentation.
- Manage inventory to guarantee sufficient supplies and equipment for service delivery.
- Develop and execute orientation programs for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Plan and implement in-service training and continuing education initiatives to fulfill staff training needs.
- Engage in assessing organizational performance through improvement programs and productivity evaluations.
- Ensure the safe and high-quality provision of hospice services.
- Contribute to the establishment of organizational objectives and the formation of operational policies and procedures.
- Stay abreast of developments in nursing and hospice care, sharing relevant insights with the team.
- Cultivate relationships within the healthcare sector to enhance hospice referrals.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
- Proficient leadership abilities to effectively oversee both clinical and administrative teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of business management, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (such as CHAP).
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (preferred).
- At least three years of management experience (preferred).
- Previous experience in hospice or a related healthcare organization is advantageous.
This role offers significant potential for professional advancement, including the opportunity to lead a motivated team and engage in evaluating organizational performance. We foster ongoing education and training to support staff in achieving their professional aspirations.
Employment Type: Full-Time
