Director Of Nursing
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
DON
Location:- Huston, TX
Role Type:-, Full Time
Job Description
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
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Location:- Huston, TX
Role Type:-, Full Time
Job Description
- The DON is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. 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.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- 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 managing and administrating 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.
Required:
- Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing or 5 or more years as a Nursing Leader. Master's degree in hospice preferred.
- She has demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
- Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.