Traveling Hospice Director- RN; WI, IA, IL

Position: Traveling Hospice Director- RN (WI, IA, IL)
** Company:
** Compassus
* * Position Summary
** The Hospice Director of Clinical Services - Floating is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

The Hospice Director of Clinical Services - Floating will provide Hospice Director of Clinical Services functions intermittently in assigned programs. S/he travels extensively as they will be working in different locations as needed. The Hospice Director of Clinical Services - Floating directs and manages the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in meeting the needs of the hospice patient and family in a manner consistent with the guidelines and policies of Compassus.

S/he communicates patient information to the business office and promotes a positive working relationship with the family, physician, and other agencies. May serve as program's alternate and/or Administrator, responsible for carrying out administrative and management functions and oversight in the absence of the Hospice Area Executive of Clinical Operations.
** Position Specific Responsibilities
*** Floats to regional programs based on need, and at the direction of the Hospice Regional Executive of Clinical Operations, providing Hospice Director of Clinical Services functions.
* Available remotely to regional programs via virtual assistance.
* Mentors, coaches, and educates Hospice Director of Clinical Services team members, Hospice Director of Clinical Services new hires, and assists in Hospice Director of Clinical Services absences in regional programs.
* Travel coordinated with the Hospice Regional Executive of Clinical Operations based on regional and program need.
* Directly supervise up to 20 team members, temporarily as needed. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and terminating (with administrative approval) all interdisciplinary staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Reads and incorporates into practice the requirements of the Hospice Conditions of Participation for Medicare, applicable accreditation standards, and state or other rules and regulations as applicable to the program.
* Oversees the consultative process between the Medical Director and the members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), assists in requesting appropriate care orders and attendance to identified patient needs if patient’s attending physician is not available.
* Attends/Leads Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, ensuring:  + Patient care needs are identified and discussed with the full complement of the IDT.  + All required members of the core team are present and engaged in the IDT meeting.  + Required documentation is completed during and at the conclusion of the IDT meeting to capture the discussion and outcomes of the meeting.  

+ Patient re-certifications are discussed and completed in a timely manner.  + Documentation of the patient-centered plan of care and the implementation of interventions for patient care including changes in level of care, medication changes, changes to visit frequency, or need for emergency transportation.
* Participates in the development and update of patient care policies and emergency procedures.
* Ensures hospice services are available 24/7.
* Follows state regulatory requirements for supervision of nursing services.
* Manages all members of the IDT including aspects of scheduling, productivity, mentoring, pay practices, time keeping, performance reviews, and team member support.
* Models desired behaviors including timeliness, punctuality, attendance, collaboration, open communication, and equitable treatment.
* Documents in the patient’s clinical record when required; demonstrates proficiency with documentation requirements.
* Actively collaborates regarding QAPI activities and provides feedback and input…