Alt. Director of Clinical Services / Registered Nurse Case Manager Carrollton, TX

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 Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager / Alt. Director of Clinical Services

 to help cover our newest territory in Dallas (Carrollton & Surrounding Area)

Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and skilled Alt. Director of Clinical Services / Registered Nurse Case Manager to work with hospice patients and their families in their homes, assisted living facilities, and in skilled nursing facilities. 

Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention.   We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities as a Registered Nurse Case Manager:

• Provides skilled nursing care including the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician's plan of care for patients in their home setting.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with the patient's needs, including family and primary caregivers.
• Observes, evaluates and reports on the patient's physical and emotional status to the nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever a change occurs.
• Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status.
• Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards
• Will utilize a computer-based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in the required time frame.
• Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for purpose of hospice aide evaluation.
• Weekend & holidays coverage (as needed)

Responsibilities as an Alternate Director of Clinical Services:

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• 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 and, maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) has the required licensure, education, training, and qualifications required by rule, regulation, law and/or statute to qualify for the role in their state. 
• Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree with 3 years of full-time clinical experience in nursing or a diploma of nursing or an associate degree in nursing and a minimum of three years of full-time or full-time equivalent clinical nursing experience in the last five years at least one year in a home health care agency or community health program which includes care of the sick at home.
• Evidence of certification by the American Nurses Association as a community health nurse or completion of at least six credits in health care management from an accredited college or university program or school of nursing.
• Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (2) years of management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
• 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.

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