Hospice Director of Clinical Services

Compassus · Suffolk, VA · 2 days ago

HealthcareFull-time

Benefits

Supportive and welcoming team
Competitive pay and bonus structure
Health, dental, vision for part‑time & full‑time positions
Generous Paid Time Off plan 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 with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parents
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 as specified by the plan of care, assessing appropriateness, continuity, service, and quality of care.
Support and manage the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including scheduling, productivity, mentoring, monitoring, one‑on‑ones, 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 Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
Process EMR documentation workflow as needed.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years in healthcare, preferably in a nursing facility, home health, or hospice setting.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; BSN a plus.
Leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems a strong plus.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is a plus but not required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

State Specific Requirements

California

“Director of Patient Care Services”: A Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or another health‑related field and three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice or home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or a Registered Nurse with four (4) years of experience within the last five (5) years in a hospice, home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Connecticut

An agency supervisor of clinical services shall be a Registered Nurse with an active license to practice nursing in this state, and shall have one of the following:

A master’s degree from a program approved by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association with a minimum of one (1) year full‑time clinical experience in a home health agency or related community health program which included care of the sick at home; or
A baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of full‑time clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) year of which was in a home health agency or community health program which included care of the sick at home; or
A Registered Nurse who has been continuously employed in the position of Supervisor of Clinical Services in a home health agency in this state since January 1, 1979; or
A diploma in nursing or an associate’s degree in nursing and:
- A minimum of three (3) years of full‑time or full‑time equivalent clinical experience in nursing within the past five (5) years, at least one (1) year of which was in a home health care agency or community health program which included care of the sick at home; and
- Evidence of certification by the American Nurses' Association as a community health nurse or completion of at least six (6) credits within two (2) years in community health nursing theory or six (6) credits in health care management from an accredited college or university program or school of nursing.

Louisiana

Registered Nurse with at least three (3) years of experience. At least one (1) year must be full‑time in hospice, home health care, or oncology. The Director of Nursing Services cannot be concurrently employed by any other licensed healthcare agency.

Maine

Registered Nurse with at least one (1) year of experience and training in hospice nursing care.

Mississippi

New Hampshire

Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or bachelor’s degree in a health field related to hospice care.

New Jersey

Registered Nurse plus:

A master’s degree in nursing or a health‑related field and two (2) years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience in public health nursing; or
A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing or a health‑related field and three (3) years combined public/community health nursing and progressive management experience in public health nursing.

South Carolina