Director of Clinical Services Hospice DON - NOW HIRING!

At Twilight Texas -

At Twilight Hospice & Palliative Care is currently hiring a Director of Nursing (RN)!

We offer a SIGN ON BONUS and ONGOING PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES!

Join our team as we refine and grow our hospice organization. We are focused on a team environment with excellent customer service!

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and friendly Registered Nurse with experience in Hospice with prior management or lead experience.

The Director of Clinical Services is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the patients’ residence.

Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity.

Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient / family and referring agency, Monitors and analyzes QA / PI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to agency policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates clinical departments and sites, assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Conditions of Participation)

Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care

Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patient’s needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel

Monitors QA / PI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed

Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and / or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary

Director is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and assist in development of the IDT plan and participates in QA / PI activities

Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency / licensing board

Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating / performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease

Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes

Ability to travel to sites for patient care as required; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call, including death pronouncement

Must be available at all times either in person or via telecommunications

Qualifications

• State licensed as a Registered Nurse or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL), current State Driver’s License
• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Minimum one year experience as a registered nurse obtained within the last 36 months, experience in hospice preferred. Management experienced preferred
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Demonstrates proven decision making skills. Able to read, write, and comprehend English. If required to make visits, need proof of Hepatitis profile

Travel Required

• As required to service hospice patients and locations, agency teams, attend company meetings, workshops and marketing duties
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Paid-Time Off

Outstanding Compensation

Location : This position is located near George Bush and the Dallas North Tollway

At Twilight Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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