Director, Planning - Murfreesboro, TN, United States - Alive Hospice

Description

Director of Clinical Care, leads Murfreesboro based Home Care TeamLocation: Murfreesboro, TNStatus: Full TimeIf you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with youSUMMARY Under the direction of the Hospice IPU/ Home Care Administrator or COO/CNO, the Director of Clinical Care is responsible for and accountable for desired clinical and financial outcomes, collaborative practice and the allocation of human and material resources needed for care.

The Director of Clinical Care utilizes the interdisciplinary team model in the specialty of hospice and palliative care to provide a leading role in insuring improving the quality of care provided.

An integrated and coordinated approach to patient outcomes is provided through the Director of Clinical Care who monitors care delivery and interdisciplinary clinical practice to achieve a well-managed balance between quality of care, and financial stewardship.

Utilization of the interdisciplinary model to promote cost effective quality care within the hospice environment.

Promotes and models collaborative interdisciplinary practice processes among care team for coordinated continuity of care and achievement of optimal outcomes; Evaluates the financial and clinical benefit of the Care Plan against the patient's actual outcomes.

Practices in accordance with the mission, philosophy, policies and ethics of Alive Hospice, Inc., Serves as liaison, educator and resource for hospice in the professional and community arena.

Aides management in achieving agency goals through support, project work and team building.
Provides clinical and administrative supervision to line staff including recruiting, selecting, training and counseling employees, staff assignments and scheduling. Manages systems, processes, staffing, budget and outcomes in collaboration with the Hospice IPU/ Home Care Administrator. Supervises and allocates clinical staff based on agency needs. Collaborates with staff of other departments as appropriate.
Manages medications; stock and supplies as assigned.
Coordinates admissions to home care teams(s) and/or Inpatient Units.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Regulatory agencies may require some disciplines to have additional hours in order to be licensed or certified.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Three years applicable experience in related field (prefer hospice). Three years management experience desired.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of radiation, and vibration.

Usually general office, Residence and patient home settings.
Hospice and Palliative Care certification desirable.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Three years applicable experience in related field (prefer hospice). Three years management experience desired.