Director of Clinical Services

Company: Compass Care, LLC
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description*Corporate office is located in Stamford, CT. Must be able for occasional travel into NY for client visits.*Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Extensive Industry-Leading Training
• Advancement Opportunity
• Team-oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions, Paid Time Off and more! Job Summary: CompassCare is seeking a full-time Director of Clinical Services to lead our Clinical Team. This talented and skilled individual will be responsible for clinically assessing clients and their home environments, developing each individualized client care plan, and providing and coordinating necessary clinical services to provide exceptional care for each client. This clinical and administrative position is primarily based out of our Stamford CT headquarters and requires local travel and virtual visits within CompassCare's territories to ensure the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of CompassCare's services. This is a unique and special opportunity for a seasoned Registered Nurse who is seeking a strong, mission driven corporate culture, opportunities for personal advancement, a personally rewarding environment, and an equity ownership interest with a start-up company that is growing. Responsibilities:
  • Overall administration and development of necessary policies and procedures for the provision of clinical support to clients and caregivers;
  • Identify individual client needs in order to provide high-quality care and perform initial and periodic onsite client assessments.
  • Develop and maintain client care plans, working in partnership with other healthcare professionals on the client's clinical team (e.g. physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, discharge planners, social workers, and other health care professionals as needed);
  • Support and coordinate clinical care for clients, including but not limited to medication management and oversight as needed;
  • Collaborate with the Company's Training Manager to ensure proper instruction to caregivers regarding each client's needs and care plan;
  • Collaborate with the Company's Training Manager to maintain and further develop in-house clinical education and training materials for caregivers;
  • Oversee development and coordination of part time and per diem RNs on staff;
  • Ensure quality control and assurance of direct patient care;
  • Support and advise caregivers, clients and their families on clinical issues;
  • Communicate and coordinate with client's outside clinical team;
  • Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Desired Skills:
    • Strong administrative, coordination and communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills for developing relationships with clients, their families and our caregivers.
    • Extensive hands-on clinical experience.
    • Ability to work with a variety of health care professionals, clients and caregivers.
    • Familiarity and working knowledge of advanced directives
    • Commensurate technical skills and ability to multi-task. Preferred:
      • 5+ years of experience as a Clinical Manager, Coordinator of Care or RN Supervisor with a home care or home healthcare company or in an institutional setting (i.e. assisted living, skilled nursing facility, hospital).
      • Experience working with older adults and their associated comorbidities. Qualifications:
        • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related field
        • Registered Nurse ("RN") licensed to practice in New York and/or Connecticut as specified by each state's regulations.
        • Minimum 2+ years of experience as an RN
        • Experience in direct patient care and assessments/observation of clinical conditions; with strong clinical skills.
        • Knowledge of age-related illnesses, including understanding of Palliative & Hospice Care.
        • Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
        • Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evening and weekend hours.
        • Ability to work onsite in the corporate office in Stamford, CT, as well as ability to travel throughout CompassCare's area of service.
        • COVID-19 vaccinated. About UsCompassCare is the NY tri-state area's only concierge private duty home care company. Founded by a world-renowned geriatrician and managed by gerontologists, our leadership has contributed directly to the scientific literature on care for older adults, and our clients are all afforded that expertise in their homes. Compass Care, LLC has been named as one of the Best Workplaces for Aging Services by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE for four consecutive years (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021)!We are dedicated to helping older adults live independently and safely at home where the security and comfort of familiar surroundings can enhance the quality of life.We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.#ZR

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