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benefithomehealthcare.com

Director of Clinical Services-Hospice

benefithomehealthcare.com, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Benefit Healthcare

is hiring

a Home Health Director of Clinical Services (DCS)

to serve in our Branch office in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services and serves as a champion of our

CAPLICO

Values:

Celebration

Accountability

Passion For Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second

Ownership

The DCS establishes implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health nursing services and all therapy services. This position also ensures services are delivered appropriately and meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

ABOUT US

Benefit Healthcare is an established healthcare provider of 10+ years in the Colorado Springs area. We offer

many opportunities to grow and advance your career!

Our umbrella firm, Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is based in 13 states.

Employees are our priority! We offer a comprehensive training program -- You'll be provided all the tools for success with our DCS Director Training program offered through Pennant Group.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our DNA. Our DEI Committee cultivates a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates all voices.

Career Growth

We promote from within at every opportunity! Many positions are listed internally before they're posted for competitive fill.

Health Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) Credit Card (use pre-tax dollars for medical expenses)

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Basic Life Insurance

Career Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long-Term Service Recognition

Financial Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance

Performance Incentive Bonus

DCS Essential Duties

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

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.

Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.

Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors

Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians

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.

Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.

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.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master's degree in hospice preferred.

Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.

Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.

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.

Benefit Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pre-employment criminal background check, and drug screening are required. To learn more about Benefit Healthcare, please visit our website at https://benefithc.com.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.