Las Vegas, Nevada
Director of Patient Care Services Job Opening in Las Vegas, Nevada - Qualifications:
The Director of Patient Care Services is that member of the senior management team who ensures appropriate delivery of patient services and compliance with the Conditions of Participation of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, State Hospice Regulations and the Infinity Hospice Care operating model. In addition, this position achieves and maintains competency in several areas: quality care and service, staffing, leadership, census and cost control. This position reports directly to the CEO.
· Active RN License in the state of the program?s license preferred
· Experience in healthcare management preferred
· Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to professional and administrative personnel
· Demonstrated knowledge of business/financial management and in-depth knowledge of the Medicare hospice benefit
· Excellent written and verbal skills, working knowledge of relevant computer programs
· Demonstrate good organizational, people and problem solving skills
· Understanding of Hospice Care and the services provided to through an interdisciplinary team
· Thorough knowledge and understanding of processes
· Must be computer literate
· Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting
· Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state and/or Infinity Hospice Care requirements
· Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers
· Satisfactory criminal background check
· Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision
· Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day-to-day operation at the local office, including: employment of qualified Hospice personnel and provision of Hospice services. Coordination and delegation of Hospice personnel evaluations. Establish and maintain standards of high quality care and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Establish, implement and evaluate goals and objectives for Hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Maintain compliance with all legal rules and regulations. Manage all expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the company budget. Travel as necessary.
Maintain full responsibility over day-to-day functions of the financial areas and cost controls, adhere to financial and accounting policies and procedures and manage expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner
Manage staff, Clinical Coordinator(s)Provide regular communication with the hospice staff, including clinical staff, regarding pertinent organizational and clinical issues
Facilitate effective interpersonal communication between staff members and promote effective administrative function throughout the organization
Responsible for the oversight of the assessment and evaluation, intervention and documentation of patient and family needs
Ensure that all Conditions of Participation and Standards of Care are being met
Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective, ongoing hospice-wide data-driven quality assessment and performance improvement program
Utilizes the results of the data analyses to identify negative trends, and works with the Corporate Compliance Manager to identify opportunities and priorities for improvement
Participates as a member of the QAPI committee to develop and implement performance improvement activities
Ensure adequate staffing for patient/family care needs
Assure that staff education needs are assessed and that the needs are being addressed
Serve as ?Administrator On-Call? and provide 24-hour availability and administrative call as scheduled
Participate in evening/weekend on-call as required, conducting on-call services in a competent and responsible manner
Responsible to maintain staffing, RX, DME, supplies and mileage within budget
Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice careOverall responsibility for general orientation and discipline specific orientation. Participate in orientation and in-service training for all professional and para-professional staff
Regularly visit contracted facilities to maintain good working relationship with managers and staff of contracted facilities
Maintain communication with hospice physicians regarding visit schedules, , and clinical oversight issues
Ensure that the program is survey ready and maintain compliance of Medicare and state survey requirements
Responsible for hiring, supervision, counseling and development of patient care staff, , directly or through the Clinical Coordinator(s)Direct and manage day-to-day business operations of the office, review and approve patient care-related invoices, cell phone bills, expense reports and other accounts
Prepare reports as requiredMaintain good working relationship between all disciplines of hospice team
Attend Daily Stand-Up meetings
Attend A/R meetings
Regular attendance is to be maintained
Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Infinity Hospice Care mission
Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
Maintain positive working relationship with all referral sources
Create and maintain a professional atmosphere that is also a fun place to work
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000.00 /year
Required experience:
Management: 2 years
Required license or certification:
Registered Nurse (RN)
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