Director of Clinical Services (DON)

We are seeking a Director Of Clinical Services to join our team! You will work alongside other medical professionals to provide exceptional care to patients.

Responsibilities:

• To provide management of the day-to-day clinical operations of the Hospice Agency.
• To ensure quality of care and excellent customer service is provided and all regulatory laws are met.
• Assures, in conjunction with the Administrator that an adequate quantity and quality of staff are available and scheduled according to the needs of the patient.
• Is responsible for the quality of nursing services provided by the agency.
• Supervises all nursing and therapeutic services offered by the Hospice Agency.
• Hires all clinical staff and other personnel with Administrator approval.
• Approves the selection of all field staff hired.
• Assures compliance with all state, federal, and local laws regarding licensure and certification.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
• Assures adherence to agency procedures and policies by all staff.
• Assures that all professional staff maintains professional standards.
• Ensures proper maintenance of medical records as prescribed and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensures that all physicians' orders are current and being followed precisely by nursing personnel.
• Provides and participates in in-service programs.
• Promotes hospice referrals in the community.
• Stays informed about changes in Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Care and shares information with appropriate staff and administrative personnel.
• Assists with the review and evaluation of the hospice agency.
• Assures that staff is assigned appropriately after hours for "On Call Services".
• Complies with Hospice Agency's Infection Control Policies.
• Assures that performance evaluations are completed at intervals stated in agency personnel policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary to care and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient's care.
• Participates in "On Call" rotations, when applicable.
• May be required to do intermittent patient visits following the RN job description, when applicable.
• other duties as assigned by the Administrator
• Examine patients to determine cause of illness or injury
• Assist physicians to provide ongoing patient care
• Ensure patients maintain physical, mental, and dietary health
• Communicate patient health status to other medical personnel
• Provide preventive health care suggestions to patients
• Participate in standardized health care programs and seminars

Qualifications:

• Is currently licensed in the State of California or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), and
• Supervisory and/or administrative experience required.
• Hospice experience required.
• Demonstrates organizational and leadership abilities.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a broad base knowledge of community health nursing and competent clinical skills.
• Must be available at all times (24/7 responsibility), either in person or telephonically.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Must have excellent computer skills in Microsoft office

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Director of Nursing (DON) participates in all activities related to the professional services provided, including establishing criteria on qualifications and assignment of personnel. The DON may also act as the Administrator. The DON or their alternate who is similarly qualified must be available at all times during operating hours of the Agency.

• Required experience:
• Nurse Management: 2 years
• Hospice Experience/Home Health Experience

Required license or certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR card

Avalon Hospice & Palliative Care

3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A226

San Diego, CA 92123 fax:

We provide hospice care in San Diego and support to our patients and families at a time when people feel most vulnerable and afraid. We help our patients regain their sense of control over their lives and help them preserve their dignity. This is important to them, and it is equally important to us.