Director of Clinical Services - Home Health

JOB SUMMARY The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The DCS establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensures Agency compliance with all applicable state and federal home health laws and regulations. • Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel. • Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel. • Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning. • Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated. • Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget. • Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors, and assists them in developing skills and techniques of clinicians under their supervision. • Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel. • Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated. • Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities. • Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws. • Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services. • Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel. • Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via quality assessment performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization. • Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers organization policies and procedures. • Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the Joint Commission Home Care standards. • Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel. • Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community. • In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator. • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) • Degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. • Three years of management experience in a home health or related health care organization. • Registered nurse in Nevada with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State. • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. • Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community. • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order. • Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills. • Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards. BENEFITS Comfort Home Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, 401k with company match, PTO and sick leave, etc. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee stock purchase plan • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Las Vegas, NV 89146 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Las Vegas, NV 89146: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person