Job Type
Full-time
Description
Coverage Territory: Bay City and Surrounding Area's
Schedule: Mon-Friday (8am -5pm)
What You'll DoAs Director of Nursing, you'll own the clinical integrity of regional hospice services - from care planning and quality improvement to team development and operational execution. Your responsibilities span four key areas:
Clinical Leadership
- Provide expert guidance to interdisciplinary teams in developing and individualizing patient care plans focused on palliative comfort
- Assess and authorize changes in Levels of Care based on evolving patient needs
- Facilitate nursing interventions and provide direct patient care when necessary
- Collaborate across the IDG to ensure continuous, coordinated, and well-documented care
Quality & Outcomes
- Lead investigation and resolution of quality issues in partnership with the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
- Drive the patient quality metrics that fuel your quarterly performance incentive
- Evaluate care plan effectiveness and implement improvements that raise the standard of care across your region
Education & Mentorship
- Serve as a clinical mentor and educator for nurses, volunteers, caregivers, and community health partners
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within your teams
- Promote patient and family education to support continuity of care and meaningful end-of-life outcomes
Operations & Team Management
- Partner with the Administrator to develop and implement manpower and operational budgets
- Oversee hiring, supervision, evaluation, and coaching of hospice clinical staff
- Build a team environment grounded in accountability, compassion, and excellence
- Champion Transitions Care's goals and mission across all levels of the organization
Benefits We Offer- Competitive pay
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Auto Allowance & Gas Card
- Company provided equipment
- Paid Time Off
What You Bring- RN licensed in the state employed
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- C.H.P.N. (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.
- Five (5) + years general nursing preferred with current Hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience. Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
- Demonstrate excellent observation, assessment, nursing judgment and communication skills.
- Strong ability to multitask, and prioritize patient needs.
- Proven leadership experience managing interdisciplinary clinical teams
