RN- Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

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, NPs, triage nurses, admission nurses, LPNs, social workers, CNAs, chaplains, and volunteers, just to name a few...the only thing missing is YOU!

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. The Patient Care Manager directs the staff and operation of nursing department as advised by the DCS; manages nursing activities; assists with formulation of program goals and objectives; develops and reviews related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares nursing budget; maintains contact with individuals who might impact program activities; makes rounds to determine quality of nursing care; assures optimal quality of care is provided in a safe environment; intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents; protects human and civil rights of patients and / or clients and staff; compiles data and prepares periodic nursing reports.

Experience :

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.

• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of palliative and hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs to patients and families; knowledge of providing palliative services; knowledge of community resources; good oral and written communication skills; excellent phone skills; documentation and program management; knowledge of general palliative practice, thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and human resource) management principles are essential to the position!

Minimum of 1 year of experience in the field; Hospice or Palliative nursing experience preferred.

CPR Certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Current automobile insurance and valid drivers license.

Ability to utilize Equipment / Tools / Work -Aids : Must be able to effectively operate computer, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone.

Must have a strong understanding and practical application with Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to exchange routine information in an appropriate manner.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and use critical thinking skills.

Ability to manage emotional stresses effectively.

Ability to bend, lift and stoop; ability to lift 25 pounds.

Why Choose Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care?

Apply to Tapestry Hospice today and become part of a team where you truly matter!