Clinical Director (RN)

Continuum Hospice

$155K — $165K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred from an accredited program.
  • Minimum of 2 years direct patient care experience in hospice, home health or community health within the last 5 years.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
  • Proven expertise in crisis intervention, pain management, and family counseling.
  • Strong emotional intelligence with a supportive approach to staff and patient needs.
  • Proficient in computer use and electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee patient services in alignment with hospice program policies.
  • Provide guidance and support to a team of clinicians to enhance hospice care services.
  • Conduct chart audits and oversee medical record compliance and standards.
  • Contribute to the development of training programs for nursing and clinical staff.
  • Evaluate clinical staff performance, offering teaching and counseling to improve service delivery.
  • Lead team meetings to refine care plans and foster professional collaboration.

Benefits

  • Collaborative leadership environment with interdisciplinary team dynamics.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in hospice care.
  • Engagement in training and orientation programs for staff enhancement.
  • Supportive organizational culture focused on compassion and patient family care.
Full Job Description
Overview

Continuum Hospice is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead an amazing team of clinicians as their Clinical Director. If you are an RN looking to advance in your career, this is the position for you!

 

Our RN Clinical Directors steer our interdisciplinary squad of compassionate RNs, Aides, Social Workers, and Chaplains, shaping a world of care for patients and families. Collaborating closely with your Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons, you'll orchestrate office excellence, foster growth in patient numbers, and guarantee adherence to Federal, State, ACHC, and Continuum's Hospice guidelines. Our RN Clinical Directors are strong leaders with a relentless drive to succeed, an unshakeable faith in their team, and remarkable emotional IQ.

 

Responsibilities
  • Champion Comprehensive Patient Support: Coordinate and oversee a spectrum of patient services, ensuring alignment with established hospice program policies.
  • Empowering Teams: Provide guidance and support to an amazing team of clinicians, fostering continuous enhancement of hospice care services provided.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous chart audits, overseeing medical record upkeep for compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.
  • Training Excellence: Participate in crafting orientation and in-service training for nursing & clinical staff, nurturing their growth across all proficiency levels.
  • Performance Advancement: Evaluate and uplift clinical staff performance during probation and annually, offering valuable teaching and counseling to enhance the delivery of services from our clinicians.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary team gatherings to refine patient/family Care Plans, encouraging the exchange of insights, resolution of challenges, and nurturing professional camaraderie.
Qualifications
  • Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care in hospice, home health or community health, in the last five (5) years, and a minimum one year of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of 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 maintains current CPR certification.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

$155,000 - $165,000 per year (Average Salary Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

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