Director Patient Care

We are looking for a full-time Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) for our hospice program, servicing the Greater Los Angeles areas and adjoining communities. The DPCS is a full-time executive leadership position with overall clinical management responsibility of the hospice program. The DPCS is responsible for the overall successful delivery of care to patients and families and serves as the liaison between the Administrator, clinical staff, patients, families and members of the community.

The DPCS supervises the clinical staff, including team mangers, contracted services, On-Call and continuous care staff and assists in the hiring and retention of staff. The DPCS contributes to and implements a Qualify Assurance program, participates in staff training, assures qualified clinical staff is hired and assures only eligible patients are admitted to the program and receive hospice care. DPCS assumes lead responsibility for patient advocacy and carries out the organizations mission, goals, objectives and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Bachelor degree or higher in nursing.
• Current California RN license. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing preferred.
• Five years work experience, with at least three years in a hospice or home health.
• Demonstrate high level of competency in performance of professional nursing functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate and manage effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to make effective decisions under time pressure.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of hospice.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and personable skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff, members of the public,
• patients and families, as well as ability to direct others.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, reliable/well maintained transportation.
• Able to utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medical and other records.

Benefits: 

• Earn a competitive salary based on experience $125k-$140k
• Work life balance with holiday pay, sick pay and vacation pay.
• Health insurance including dental and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• 401k and life insurance plans
• Great team with professionals who value and respect one another.
• Gain recognition while serving patients and families when they are at their most vulnerable.
• Work for an organization that has been recognized as one of the best places to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Recruiter considering qualified applicants in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and state law.