Director of Clinical Services

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The Director of Clinical Services
is the Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor per the New Jersey Hospice Licensing Standards (N.J.A.C.8:42C-1.1).
The position is responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of nursing services for the hospice program in accordance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and New Jersey state licensure rules and regulations relative to Hospice Care. This position is responsible for the overall planning, supervision, and administration of nursing services including the hospice aides/homemakers: the coordination and integration of nursing services with other hospice services to provide a continuum of care for the patient: the development of protocols for regular verbal communication, including case conferencing and coordinating care through the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and by other means between the nursing service and other disciplines based on the needs of each patient; the development of written job descriptions and performance criteria for nursing personnel; assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies, and job descriptions; and ensuring that nursing services are provided to the patient as specified in the hospice plan of care relative to nursing care and services.
The Director of Clinical Services must be available at all times during the operating hours of the agency. The Director of Clinical Services report to and receives consultation, direction and supervision from the Hospice Administrator. In the temporary absence or vacancy of the Administer, the Director of Clinical Services is authorized per the Board of Directors to assume the role of the Administrator.
Must have:
Bachelor's (Required)
Supervising Experience: 2 years (Required)
RN (Required) (NJ license)
Hospice experience: 2 years (Preferred)

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