Hospice of Lenawee has been providing compassionate patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for:

• Director of Patient Care - RN*

Full-time

We're looking for a full-time Director of Patient Care - RN who brings excellence, compassion, and integrity to the end-of-life journey. Someone who feels a genuine calling to support the mission of Hospice of Lenawee by managing and directing the patient care services provided by Hospice of Lenawee.

What we can offer you:

• A positive work-life balance
• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Holidays including YOUR BIRTHDAY!
• Medical Insurance
• FSA & Dependent Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403b matching up to 3%
• Plus other voluntary benefits

Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted
Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for 6 years in a row!
Education/Credentials of a Director of Patient Care:

• Graduate of approved school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse with a valid Michigan license.
• BSN, preferred.
• Hospice certification, preferred.
• Valid driver license and vehicle available with current auto insurance.

Essential Job Responsibilities of the Director of Patient Care:

• Collaborates with leadership to carry out the organization’s goals and strategy related to patient care.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, and training initiatives to support the organization’s patient care needs.
• Monitors state, federal and accreditation regulations and standards and assist in educating staff on changes in the regulations.
• Coordinates development and maintenance of clinical objectives, standards of practice, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions.
• Participates as a member of the Medical and QAPI Committees.
• Assists with orientation of new staff members.
• Responsible for the training, orientation, and annual performance reviews of the Supervisory staff members for the patient care program and counsels as need arises.
• Responsible for verifying and approving payroll for direct report staff.
• Establishes, implements, and evaluates HOL’s care, treatment, and services to comply with federal, state, local and CHAP regulations.
• Assists in the review of the policies and procedures, forms, and protocols.
• Reviews current and ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement changes to assure regulatory compliance.
• Reviews standards of care and related policies and procedures annually and makes recommendations for committee review.
• Reviews clinical staff documentation and record of care provided and assures compliance according to agency standards.
• Coordinates proposed annual patient care program budget for President and CEO review and Board approval.
• Promotes financial stewardship and adjusts staffing model as needed to remain within budget expectations.
• Participates in direct care hospice training sessions.
• Ensures all functions of the patient care team meets the regulatory requirements of licensing agencies.
• Oversees accreditation process including CHAP and CMS Licensing.
• Coordinates patient and family concern process.
• Coordinates and maintains clinical contracts.
• Coordinates Medical Director schedules and coverage.
• Manages all aspects of the patient care program, including Interdisciplinary Team functions in conjunction with Clinical Supervisors.
• Meets regularly with patient care staff to monitor and evaluate clinical practice and plans of care.
• Assesses the training needs of the patient care staff and works with the Staff Educator and the Director of Volunteers to develop pertinent in-services.
• Serves as resource person for pain and symptom control to hospice team.
• 24/7 availability for patient services.
• Participates in community outreach/education and census growth initiatives and coordinates efforts with Community Outreach Coordinator, Clinical Leadership, and Direct Care Staff.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication, and performance of duties.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow policies and procedures set by Hospice of Lenawee.
• Holds all patient information in strictest confidence and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice of Lenawee.
• Promotes a culture of philanthropy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined appropriate by the President & CEO.
• Demonstrates willingness and flexibility to work different and/or extended shifts when needed.
• Presents appropriate professional appearance in accordance with Hospice of Lenawee policies.
• Participates in supervisor on-call rotation.
• Hospice of Lenawee direct care staff may have exposure to infectious diseases. Must comply with standard precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Complies with attendance policy and is physically at assigned location to fulfill job responsibilities and functions.

Qualifications of the Director of Patient Care:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Director of Patient Care:

• Demonstrates ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Demonstrates exceptional time management, organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates through action and attitude a commitment to establishing and maintaining positive relations with patients, families, physicians, team members, vendors, and others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and the ability to facilitate its function.
• Demonstrates ability to mentor patient care staff as independent practitioners in the home care setting.
• Possesses knowledge of community health organizations, practices, and resources.
• Demonstrates ability to make sound clinical judgments and act upon them in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for Hospice of Lenawee patients and families.
• Demonstrates ability to supervise and direct care given by others.
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member, collaborate with coworkers on different shifts, positions, and departments to promote teamwork and inclusion.
• Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.
• Is self-aware and asks for help when the need arises.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and follow direction and instruction.
• Has the physical ability necessary for extensive standing, lifting, and pushing.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Experience of a Director of Patient Care:

• Two years nursing experience, required.
• Prior experience in a health care environment, home care or hospice preferred.
• Experience in a leadership and supervisory position, required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for specific requirements.
• Experience with dying patients and their families, hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in health care, required.

Position Status/Classification: Exempt, Regular, Salary, Patient Care, Management. Stipend given for Holiday, Weekly and Supervisory On-Call duties. Compensated at Hourly wage rate, when working as Primary Nurse
Visit our website:
https://www.hospiceoflenawee.org/

Watch our Hospice of Lenawee Heroes Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKO7-gwUGqc

EOE
COVID-19 Considerations:
Team Member and patient safety are a top priority at Hospice of Lenawee. We follow all CDC and Lenawee County Health Department guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

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