Clinical Director, Hospice Home Care

Overview
Directs and coordinates management/staff in the delivery of patient care services for all regions. Responsible for the delivery of quality cost effective Hospice home care services to patients/families in compliance with VNS Health procedures, standards, policies and regulatory requirements. Works under general supervision.

• Directs and supervises clinical management in delivery of effective patient care services (e.g. admissions, discharges, provision of services, etc.) in compliance with Agency/regulatory requirements governing Homecare. Works under general direction.

• Collaborates with clinical specialties and other clinical management staff in the implementation of patient care

• Analyzes and resolves complex clinical and financial case management problems in collaboration with the VP for Operations, Compliance Specialists and the Legal and Finance Departments.

• Participates in development and implementation of the Quality Assurance Program as specified by the VP for Operations.

• In conjunction with Hospice leadership, ensures that staff maintains expertise in field and are up-to-date on clinical issues through orientation, in-service education and continuing education.

• Collaborates with Hospice leadership to implement, monitor and maintain cost-effective patient service program to maximize reimbursement and complies with free service policies.

• Develops, coordinates, evaluates and implements communication/workflow procedures in collaboration with regional management to maximize optimal clinical/operational service delivery

• Participates with the clinical management in the administration of the collective bargaining union contract conditions and grievance hearing.

• Ensures that the highest quality of patient care is provided 24-hours, 7-day a week. Oversees coordination/management of management /staff schedules to meet round the clock operation of clinical services.

• Performs all duties inherent in a director level position, including, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, recommending salary actions and when necessary, terminating assigned staff in consultation with SVP and in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:

License and current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State required

Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN), Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center preferred

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

Master's Degree in Nursing or other health related field preferred

Work Experience:

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical management experience in a health care setting required

Strong knowledge and understanding of the regulatory/reimbursement requirements governing Hospice Care preferred