Buena Vista Hospice provides positive, life-changing services that have touched the lives of thousands of individuals in the Ventura & Los Angeles Counties in California.
At BV, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard.
Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Hospice Director of Patient Care Services (RN) with Buena Vista, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Patient Care Services (RN) is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. This clinical business partner will develop and direct the team and systems that produce excellent results and improve the healthcare community. The Director of Patient Care Services establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and exemplify the organization’s philosophy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Director of Patient Care Services (RN) ensures agency compliance with all applicable state and federal home health and hospice laws and regulations.
- Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
- Responsible for assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care, which would entail communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and integration of orders, including medication orders, from all physicians involved in the plan of care.
- Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
- 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 performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews.
- Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care, shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the Director of Patient Care Services (RN). The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Three years of management experience in a hospice organization.
- Registered nurse in California with current licensure to practice professional nursing.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional 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, state and federal governmental regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Hospice: 3 years (Preferred)
- Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person