Vitas Healthcare

Director of Clinical Services

Vitas Healthcare • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited Nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's)
  • Current State Registered Nurse License
  • Minimum two years as Nursing Manager in clinical care, hospice, or home health
  • Flexible schedule for late afternoon patient admits
  • Preferred expertise in palliative and end-of-life care
  • Familiarity with Homecare Homebase EMR
  • Valid Driver's License, reliable vehicle, and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate clinical staff and departments to ensure quality and safety of services
  • Develop and implement policies in compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Enhance employee and patient education for improved care quality
  • Monitor quality assurance programs and implement corrective actions as necessary
  • Manage interdisciplinary group meetings and participate in quality improvement activities
  • Ensure timely documentation submissions
  • Perform additional duties as required to support the organization
  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k with up to 4% employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company car for qualifying employees
  • Mileage reimbursement
Full Job Description
Director of Clinical Services

What You Must Have:
  • Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State Registered Nurse License
  • Two years of experience as a Nursing Manager in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred
  • Flexible schedule for late afternoon admits
  • Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life
  • Working knowledge of Homecare Homebase EMR preferred
  • Current Drivers License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance


Full Time Employee Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k with up to 4% employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company car for qualifying individuals
  • Mileage reimbursement


What You Will Do
  • Directs and coordinates PCMs, MDs, clinical departments and sites; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation)
  • Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures that reflect all federal and state regulations or standards of practice and philosophy consistent with CHAP
  • Supports employee and patient education to enhance knowledge, skills and achieve quality experiences. Continuously trains nursing staff to retain employees with the highest quality of patient care
  • Monitors QA/PI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed
  • Director of Nursing manages IDG and participates in QAPI activities.
  • Timely submission of all documentation
  • Performance of other duties as required.
  • Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

About Vitas Healthcare

Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
Learn more about Vitas Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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