Director of Patient Care Services
Company: ANGEL CARE HOSPICE OF ARCADIA INC
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRITPION SUMMARY: 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. ESSENTIAL JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS: Coordinates and oversees all direct
and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization
personnel. Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and
Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all
aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization
personnel. Assist 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. Assist 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. Assist Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and
techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians. Hires,
evaluates, and terminates organization personnel. Conduct 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 organization
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. Assist 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 Join
Commission 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/Administrator.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Master's degree in hospice preferred. Three years of
management experience in a hospice or related health care
organization. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct
professional and administrative personnel Ability to market and
deal tactfully with customers and the community. Must be a licensed
driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state
and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order. Has
excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and
Joint Commission
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