Familiarity with all regulations pertaining to Hospice operations for compliance
Strong leadership and team development skills
Responsibilities
Direct and manage project/program development from start to finish
Supervise and develop Clinical Supervisors
Oversee After Hours needs for all Hospice branches
Collaborate with the VP of Clinical Operations to define project scope and goals
Recruit and organize new business initiatives
Participate in budget preparation for program development
Engage in quality assessment and performance improvement activities
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment focused on patient care
Full Job Description
Job Title
Hospice Director of Clinical Services
Location
Northbrook, IL, USA
Additional Location(s)
Employee Type
Employee
Working Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
What you27ll do in this role:
Direct and manage project/program development from beginning to end.
Supervise and develop the Clinical Supervisors
Direct and manage global needs of After Hours for all Hospice entities/branches.
Define the scope, goals and deliverables that support the business goals in collaboration with the VP of Clinical Operations.
Develop, organize and recruit new business.
Participates as needed in the budget preparation for program development.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Gather and work with others to analyze organization-wide data and report to VP of Clinical Operations or designee.
Assist with identifying areas for improvement and report to VP of Clinical Operations in a systematic way.
Work with improvement teams to set aims, determine outcome measures, help identify changes to test, and determine process measures and help the team until desired outcome is achieved.
Provide technical improvement skills and coaching to teams as needed.
Ensure that team is documenting progress and activities.
Reviews and evaluates existing clerical and administrative policies and practices to determine if current methods provide the means for the staff to carry out their responsibilities and achieve projected goals.
Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Agency program.
Supervises job classifications and job descriptions of professional personnel.
Selects and maintains a qualified, well-organized staff to provide care for the needs of the patients.
Establishes staffing patterns, which reflect the quality and quantity of various personnel necessary to plan, provide, and supervise the care rendered to patients and families.
Establishes methods for coordination of care and services.
Gives leadership in promoting and maintaining standards for giving good quality care by all members of the patient care team.
We are looking for a compassionate Hospice Director of Clinical Services with:
Licensed RN or BSN with current state license
Minimum of 2 years of Hospice experience
Minimum 1 year of supervisor experience
Familiarity with all regulations pertaining to Hospice operation to ensure compliance.
About Kaplan, Inc
Kaplan, Inc. is a for-profit education company that provides educational services to individuals, schools, and businesses. The company offers a range of services, including test preparation, language instruction, and professional training. Kaplan is known for its test preparation services, which include preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and LSAT. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
