Hospice Director of Patient Care Services
Location: Sacramento
Description: Sutter Health is currently seeking to employ Hospice Director of Patient Care Services right now, this position will be placed in California. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. On any given day, Sutter Care at Home touches the lives of thousands of individuals by bringing health care directly to patients where they live - at home.
From local, community-based offices throughout Northern California, the dedicated staff at Sutter Care at Home cares for more than 50,000 patients each year and serves an average daily census of over 18,000 patients.
We provide the most comprehensive range of home care services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion ! therapy, hospice and palliative care, medical social work, hom! e medical equipment and respiratory therapy, home attendant and care management, and community flu and wellness programs.
Through competitive wages and benefits, flexible schedules, innovative care models, new technologies, and tuition reimbursement - Sutter Care at Home strives to be your "employer of choice."
Sutter Care at Home is the home health care and hospice affiliate of Sutter Health, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health care systems.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Administrator in the planning, organizing, and directing of patient care services in accordance with current standards and regulations so that the highest degree of quality care will be maintained at all times. This position directly supervises the team(s) providing direct care for patients.
Management and leadership skills needed include conflict management, negotiation, team building, communication, budget administration and coachi! ng/mentoring others. The Director, Patient Care Services directs patient assignments, staff scheduling and patient visit volume distributions, and assists in meeting financial targets by effectively managing utilization, productivity, personnel and supplies. Participates as necessary in referral intake, informational calls, team meetings and represents clinical staff on appropriate committees and the agency to the community.
Under the direction of the Administrator, the Director, Patient Care Services is also responsible for assisting in the hiring process; orientation of new employees, inservice training, and evaluation of qualified personnel for all disciplines involved in patient care services. The Director, Patient Care Services coordinates all interdisciplinary team meetings. The Director, Patient Care Services maintains knowledge specific to the needs of the unique patient populations. The Director, Patient Care Services provides direct patient care in times ! of high census and/or for emergent need. Other managerial tasks and pro! jects as assigned by Administrator.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor level degree or equivalent level of health professional certification strongly preferred.
Licensure:
Current California RN license, CPR certification; valid CA driver’s license; current auto insurance.
Experience:
Previous clinical experience in a home health or hospice agency preferred; Minimum one year previous supervisory experience in a health care setting strongly preferred. Should have a minimum of two years experience in own discipline within the last five years. Shall have sufficient background knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the patient populations assigned, to meet the needs of the patients and to contribute to Quality Management review and evaluation.
Knowledge:
Must have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan, organize and provide coordination of! patient care and daily operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating plan, standards and regulations; must have exceptional interpersonal skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult the hospice administrator. Must have excellent organizational and management skills to handle multiple level complex patient care issues. Requires the ability to be a strong and consistent mentor to staff and use the disciplinary process appropriately. Must have knowledge of current JCAHO standards, Medicare, Medi-Cal, State and Federal regulations, demonstrated functional knowledge of HME as used in the hospice setting, a comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice, risk management as applicable to hospice setting for the population served including the special needs of the terminally ill, and patients of all ages.
Special Skills/Equipment:
Possesses the ability to establish and maintain ef! fective working relationships with staff members, physicians, patients ! and their families; flexibility and independence required to work competently and autonomously in the absence of the hospice administrator. Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility and creativity. Ability to achieve harmonious working relationships with both internal and external customers. Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills; collaborative and problem solving skills; must possess good computer skills or willingness to achieve necessary computer skills. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Must be able to deal with a challenging work environment from time demands and conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional develo! pment and/or license requirements. At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
Primary Location
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California-Greater Sacramento Area-Sacramento
Organization
:
Sutter Care at Home
Employee Status
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Regular
Accepted Applications
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Internal Candidate Applications Accepted
Benefits
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Yes
Position Status
:
Exempt
Union
:
No
Job Shift
:
Day
Shift Hours
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8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled
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Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements
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Other
Shift Start Time
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8am
Shift End Time
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5pm
Schedule
:
Full Time
Hours Per 2wk! Pay Period
:
80
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If you were eligibl! e to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Sutter Health.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:37:55 GMT