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Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 401K Company match on day one
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Recognition

Job Summary:

The Hospice Director of Clinical Services is responsible for coordination of direct patient care. They serve as a team leader, providing direction and supervision for direct care staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assigns and coordinates patient evaluation processes and treatments.

Evaluates/considers all aspects of patient needs by incorporating data from medical records, and assessing the patients functional status.

Correlates data from evaluations to determine individualized plan of care.

Follows all established policies and procedures for documentation and form completion.

Delegates patient treatment to support personnel according to their expertise/experience, maintaining the responsibility for the patient and treatment programs at all times.

Administers treatment requiring the advanced skills and knowledge of a specialist.

Determines appropriateness of patients response to care plan, and consults with Interdisciplinary Team concerning any modifications necessary.

Accountable for all operational and fiscal activities of the department.

Responsible for ensuring all staff are properly trained, and that all employees meet annual competencies and educational in-services.

Reviews staff compliance with established policies.

Ensures quality care and excellent communication with patients, family, and staff.

Ensures that department is compliant with all state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations, and reviews policies periodically, making changes as needed.

Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks, and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

Current Registered Nurse license.

Bachelors degree In Nursing.

3 years of experience in hospice or a home health agency or facility.

Physical Requirements: (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation)

Ability to speak, hear, and read English.

Lift up to 20 lbs. from floor to 36, and from 36 to 64. (Occasional)

Sitting. (Occasional)

Walk up to .25 miles. (Occasional)

Stand. (Occasional)

Sustained forward bending/sitting. (Occasional)

Repetitive Squat. (Occasional)

Push/Pull up to 75 lbs. of force at 36. (Occasional)

Kneel. (Occasional)

Full body range of motion. (Constant)

Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. (Constant)

Sustained squat. (Occasional)

Balance in walking, standing, carrying, and moving patients and equipment, etc. (Constant)