RN Clinical Director - Hospice

Sanctuary Hospice

$100K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare preferred.
  • Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
  • Minimum 3 years nursing experience, with 1 year in direct patient care in hospice, home health or oncology setting.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care preferred.
  • Proficient in managing aspects of terminal care including crisis intervention and family counseling.
  • Skilled in a supportive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
  • Must have computer proficiency, including knowledge of EMR systems.
  • Current CPR certification and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Champion comprehensive patient support by coordinating hospice services.
  • Empower and support clinical teams to enhance hospice care quality.
  • Conduct quality assurance through meticulous chart audits and record maintenance.
  • Participate in developing training programs for nursing and clinical personnel.
  • Evaluate and uplift clinician performance with counseling and teaching.
  • Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement in hospice care.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
  • Involvement in shaping patient care services and programs.
  • Emphasis on quality patient support and comprehensive care delivery.
Full Job Description
Overview

Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary's 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
  • 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 providing direct patient care in a hospice, home health or oncology setting, and 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care preferred.
  • 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 if required by state.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

$100,000 - $110,000 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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