Who We Are Looking For
Are you an experienced and compassionate hospice RN with a deep commitment to patient-centered care? Synergy Hospice Care is seeking a Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) Designee to join our dedicated team. In this vital leadership role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families, guiding them through life’s most sensitive moments with expertise and empathy.
Who We Are
At Synergy Hospice Care, we honor the dignity, individuality, and unique needs of every patient. Rooted in a holistic approach to end-of-life care, our team is committed to fostering a culture of compassion, respect, and excellence. By joining us, you will be part of an organization that prioritizes and works collaboratively to provide exceptional care and support to those we serve.
Why Join Our Team?
At Synergy Hospice Care, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As a DPCS Designee, you will have the opportunity to lead with purpose, inspiring a team of dedicated professionals to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of life for our patients and their families during their most meaningful moments. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring you have the tools and support to thrive. If you are driven by a passion to make a difference and seek a role where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of hospice care.
Rate: $55/hr for Administrative Duties, $125-$300/visit for In-Person Visits (Depending on Purpose of Visit)
Job Description
The DPCS Designee is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services when DPCS is on leave. The DPCS Designee establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the hospice philosophy and Synergy Hospice Care’s mission to provide compassionate end-of-life care. The DPCS Designee collaborates and communicates with the care team and patient’s family to ensure services are tailored to meet their unique needs, fostering dignity, comfort, and peace during life’s most sensitive moments. DPCS Designee will make patient visits as needed.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
2. 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.
3. Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
4. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
5. Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
6. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
7. Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors.
8. Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
9. Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
10. Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.
11. Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
12. Assure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
13. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
14. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.
15. Plans and implements in service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
16. 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.
17. Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
18. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and maintains compliance to the JCAHO Home Care standards.
19. Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
20. Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.
21. 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 on behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator.
22. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.
_ Position Qualifications_
1. Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.
3. Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.
4. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
5. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
6. 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.
7. Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $300.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 10 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Location:
- Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Work Location: Remote
