Hospice Clinical Director

We are hiring a full-time Hospice Clinical Director to join our care team with Hospice Services of Massachusetts in the Haverhill area!

Salaried role with weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Clinical Director establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Experience & Education:

• Must hold an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts and have a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Prior hospice experience required.
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
• Provides guidance and counseling to RN Case Managers and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.
• Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
• Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
• Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation 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 & RN Case Managers.
• Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
• 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 Inservice 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.
  
  
  

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.