Director of Clinical Services

Company: Southern Healthcare Management
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description
SUMMARY
Provides guidance, support and assists VP of Clinical Services with compliance to the management and quality assurance programs as required by federal and state law and corporate guidelines. Provides leadership as needed from the direction of the VP of Clinical Services, regarding identified management concerns by assessing, planning, developing, evaluating and facilitating the implementation of sound performance improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
--- Responsible for providing consistent and effective updates to the VP of Clinical Services for all assigned responsibilities.--- Assists and supports the VP of Clinical Services with educational/orientation programs for Center and Regional clinical leadership positions,--- Assists and supports the VP of Clinical Services with company initiatives.--- Responsible for oversight and performance management of the company's monitoring efforts with focus on specific areas including but not limited to the following areas:
- Oversight of RCD's within assigned region
- Quality Measures Outcomes
- 5 Star Initiative Outcomes
- Best Practices Management
- Ten Step Programs
- TSI Reports
- PCC Reports
- Safety/Risk Management
- Communicates with VP of Clinical Routinely
- Supports Acquisitions
--- Monitors QAPI Audits and outcomes and ensures the development of effective Action Plans.--- Assists with the development of policies and procedures and monitors effective implementation for certain defined operations.--- Monitors proper survey preparedness and survey management, as well as adequate preparation of follow up surveys.
--- Responsible for collaborating on clinically oriented census development opportunities and expense reduction opportunities in conjunction with the regional operating teams.--- Responsible for implementing company clinical and regulatory strategic goals, including new and revised company systems, policies and procedures and programs.--- Monitors and encourages achievement of goals and objectives consistent with established company philosophy and standards of practice.--- Conducts focused clinical compliance audits. --- Regularly and consistently reviews clinical performance trends and indicators to identify trends. Provides necessary clinical leadership to address trends and outcomes.--- Gathers data, reviews information and provides clinical expertise as assigned.--- Acts in compliance with company, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.--- Adheres to company policy and procedures and participates in company quality improvement programs.--- Demonstrates a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families and visitors.
--- Provides clinical services related staff training programs.
--- Participates in scheduled conference calls with corporate and regional staff as directed.--- Attends corporate and regional meetings/functions as directed.
--- Reviews potentially adverse incident reports prior to the filing of such reports according to state and federal law.
--- Other tasks as assigned.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
--- Three years' experience as Regional Nurse Consultant--- Exceptional customer service, leadership and organizational skills--- Ability to gather and analyze data--- Ability to effectively problem solve--- Ability to travel extensively with overnight stay--- Completion of Infection Prevention training/IPCO certification within 5 days of employment--- Effective oral and written communication skills--- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change--- Strong computer skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
--- Regional Clinical Directors in assigned region report directly to this position
--- Provides necessary clinical leadership to address trends and outcomes.--- Supports Risk Management and Compliance.
--- Participates in conference calls as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Adheres to and oversees communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information. Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of such information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required

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• Registered Nurse
  

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