Director of Clinical Services - RN

The role

The Director of Clinical Services leads and coordinates the interdisciplinary hospice team including nursing, social work, chaplain, and volunteer services. This role ensures patient care compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and organizational standards.

What you will do

• Provides direction, supervision and consultation to the clinical staff.
• Clinically manages and oversees patient care by coordinating patient assignments, patient care services, and referrals.
• Ensures patient needs are continually assessed and individualized plans of care are updated.
• Oversees the provision of clinical care including nursing, home health aide, medical social work and therapy services.
• Participates in program planning and evaluating clinical programs.
• Collaborates with clinicians and physicians to assess patient situations and coordinate care.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Developly and maintains clinical policy and procedure manuals.
• Oversees the planning and evaluation of infection control and safety programs.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring and managing home health employees and contract personnel.

Required qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured according to state requirements.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience.
• At least one year in hospice required.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Hospice leadership experience in home care and nursing facility care is a must.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, physical therapy or related healthcare field

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

About the company

Otterbein is a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization. Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.