Director of Clinical Services Home Health | Full Time EX | Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The Director of Clinical Services establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for Home Health Services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. The Director of Clinical Services also serves as the Clinical Manager for the purposes of meeting the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures Agency compliance with all applicable state and federal home health laws and regulations.

Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.

Provides guidance and counseling to staff to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel.

Assists staff in managing clinical teams and planning.

Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family / caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.

Assists the Executive Director in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.

Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.

Evaluates performance of Clinical Staff.

Assists Clinical staff to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.

Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.

Conducts staff performance evaluations annually, or more frequently if indicated.

Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.

Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.

Develops implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another staff member.

Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.

Attends and runs and documents case conference meetings with organization personnel to facilitate coordination of care.

Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Organization's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.

Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews.

Assures for the quality and safe delivery of home health services provided through the Organization.

Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.

Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance.

Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.

Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services or Executive Director / Operational Manager.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Must be a licensed nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the state or a licensed physician in the state.

Three years of management / experience in a home health or related health care organization.

Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.

Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of business management, state and federal governmental regulations.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http : / / www.pennantgroup.com.