RN Clinical Director

Overview

Hearth Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to serve as the Clinical Director. This role offers advancement opportunities for RNs committed to hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Champion Comprehensive Patient Support: Coordinate and oversee a range of patient services, aligning with hospice program policies.
• Empowering Teams: Provide guidance and support to a team of clinicians, promoting continuous improvement in hospice care services.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous chart audits, ensuring medical records comply with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.
• Training Excellence: Participate in developing orientation and in-service training for nursing and clinical staff, fostering their growth across different proficiency levels.
• Performance Advancement: Evaluate and uplift clinical staff performance during probation and annually, offering teaching and counseling to enhance service delivery.
• Collaborative Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to refine patient/family care plans, encouraging insights, challenge resolution, and professional camaraderie.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
• Registered Nurse with a current state license to practice as a professional nurse in the state the office is located.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a nurse, including 1 year of full-time experience in hospice, home health, or oncology settings, and 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care.
• Demonstrated ability to manage terminal care with expertise in crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive, sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification if required by state.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.