Hospice Director of Clinical Services

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for part‑time & full‑time positions
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure
• Wellness reimbursements for physicals and gym memberships
• Pre‑tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA with company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Free continuing education units
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster) with tenure
• Voluntary long‑term care, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Corporate discount program with access to >300,000 businesses
• Company assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient and family care according to the plan of care, ensuring appropriateness, continuity, service, and quality.
• Support and manage the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including scheduling, productivity, mentoring, 1‑on‑1s, pay practices, and timekeeping.
• Oversee the consultative process between the Medical Director and IDT members.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulatory agency rules and regulations.
• Attend and lead IDT meetings.
• Process EMR documentation workflow as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of three years of healthcare experience, preferably in a nursing facility, home health, or hospice setting.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; BSN is a plus.
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is a plus (not required).
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

State Specific Requirements

• California: RN with a baccalaureate or higher degree and three years of experience within the last five years in hospice/home health/primary care, including at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or RN with four years of experience within the last five years, including one supervisory year.
• Connecticut: RN with an active state license and one of the following: a master’s degree with at least one year full‑time clinical experience in home health or community health; a baccalaureate degree with three years full‑time clinical experience (one year in home health/community health); continuous employment as Supervisor of Clinical Services since 1979; or a diploma/associate degree with three years clinical experience and appropriate community health nursing certification or coursework.
• Louisiana: RN with at least three years of experience, including one full‑time year in hospice, home health, or oncology; cannot be concurrently employed by another licensed healthcare agency.
• Maine: RN with at least one year of experience and training in hospice nursing care.
• Mississippi: RN with at least three years of experience, including one full‑time year in hospice, home health, or oncology; cannot be concurrently employed by another licensed healthcare agency.
• New Hampshire: RN, Advanced Practice RN, or bachelor’s degree in a health field related to hospice care.
• New Jersey: RN plus either a master’s degree in nursing/health field with two years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience, or a BSN (or related) with three years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience.
• South Carolina: RN plus a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree with three years of healthcare experience within the last five years.
• Texas: RN licensed in Texas with one year of RN experience in the last 36 months; must qualify as the delegated back‑up administrator per T.A.C. 40‑1‑97.259 and serve as alternate administrator for the palliative program as needed.
• Virginia: RN with education and experience meeting the needs of the terminally ill.