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Responsibilities
The DON establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and align with the organization and hospice philosophy
Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel
Provides guidance and counseling to Case Managers and administrative staff to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel
Assists Case Managers in managing patient loads and planning
Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated
Coordinates with the Administrator in the managing and administration of the organization's budget
Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses
Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors
Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel
Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities
Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws
Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services
Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel
Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated
Plans and implements inservices and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel
Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews
Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization
Assists in the development of organization goals
Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures
Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards
Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel
Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community
In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
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