What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Services - RN - Hospice position at Tapestry Hospice?
Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is family owned and operated – not a big corporation. We have been serving North Georgia for over 16 years and continue to grow and reach new communities. We operate as a Care Family with each other and our patients. The promise to treat everyone like family flows over to the workplace where our patients are treated with dignity and compassion.
We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing family. Do you want to feel appreciated and be part of a dedicated team that strives for compassion, comfort and peace for their patients and their families? Your work family includes doctors, nurses, on-call nurses, NP’s, triage nurses, admission nurses, LPN’s, social workers, CNA’s, chaplains, and volunteers, just to name a few...the only thing missing is YOU!
The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is responsible for modeling the company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. DCS is responsible for promoting organizational philosophy and upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct. DCS must promote positive working relationships within the team and externally with community business partners. DCS directs and manages (#10 - #25 direct reports) the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the hospice patient and family in a manner consistent with the guidelines and policies of Tapestry Hospice. DCS is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of (3) years in Health care required; background in SNF, Home Health. Hospice preferred.
- Minimum of (3) Years Management experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred & Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
- Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Nurse is highly preferred.
- Must have a strong understanding and practical application with Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; knowledge of community resources.
- Good oral and written communication skills; excellent phone skills; documentation and program management.
- Knowledge of general hospice practice. Thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and human resource) management principles.
- The ideal candidate will live in or around the Kennesaw area.
Why Choose Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care?
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD and Life Insurance
- 3 Weeks PTO
- 401k with up to 6% match after 90 days
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Uniforms Provided
- 7 paid holidays
- Birthday Holiday – We celebrate YOU with a day off & $100
- Paid referral program
- Ambassador Program – a “buddy” assigned to you at hire to make you feel comfortable and welcome while navigating “the newness” of the job
- Tuition Reimbursement opportunities available
Apply to Tapestry Hospice today and become part of a team where you truly matter!
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