Job: Hospice Director of Patient Care

Here at Chapman Hospice, we believe that our goal is to provide the highest Quality of life possible to the terminally ill patient when the Quantity or duration of life is limited.

We are currently seeking a Hospice Director of Patient Care to join our team. As a Hospice Director of Patient Care, you will be directly responsible for implementing and supervising the day to day management of Hospice patient care services.

Performs any and all professional duties

Ensures that the nursing process will be utilized to maximize care and attain patient goals

Has knowledge of Hospice Medicare/Medicaid guidelines

Has received training in Hospice Care Delivery

Supervises all licensed personnel

Abides by department policies and procedures

Duties/Responsibilities
Performs the following duties:

Gives and receives reports

Orientation and instruction of other licensed nursing personnel

Assesses patients' needs, condition and care

Assists staff to develop Hospice Plan of Care

Reviews and transcribes physician orders

Reviews patient's medical and social history

Periodically reviews Hospice PLan of Care with nursing staff and IDG

Evaluates licensed nurses upon completion of introductory period and annually or as needed thereafter

Supervises licensed nurses a minimum of 1 day/wk in the field

Assists with nursing on call as needed

Assists with/or completes Hospice admissions as needed

Prepares and facilitates Hospice In-Services including preparation of yearly calendar for licensed nursing personnel

Function as RN Case Manager needed

completes competency testing of licensed nursing personnel at time of hire and yearly thereafter

Other duties as requested by supervisor

Working Conditions

Well lighted, well ventilated rooms and halls

Sits, stands and walks most of work day

Exposed to infection and odors

Must deal with patients and public on personal basis under any conditions

Must handle emergency situations, give emergency care and give reassurance to patients/families and staff

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Current licensure in the State of California

Previous experience with geriatric patients desirable

Minimum of 2 years current management experience preferred, may include SNF and/or Hospice

Must have sincere desire to work with the aged and the terminally ill

Must have thorough knowledge of medical, social and psychological needs of patients in this type of environment

Msut be able to supervise and instruct others

Must be well groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with patients, staff and families

Must be level headed in emergency situations

Must have acute sense of responsibility

Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm

Membership in a professional organization preferred

Must maintain education in the field of management