Description
Carolina Caring is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Director, Hospice and Inpatient Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for our hospice services across home, facility, and inpatient care settings.
In this leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care while ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The Senior Director will play a key role in developing and supporting clinical teams, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving operational performance and quality outcomes across the organization.
This position will be primarily based at Carolina Caring's Gaston County office and will provide direct operational and clinical leadership oversight for our Hospice Houses, as well as assigned hospice services throughout the organization.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Salaried Position
Requirements
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with bachelor's degree required and master's degree preferred. Current, unrestricted North Carolina nursing license required. Must maintain CPR certification.
Experience:
Must have five years of clinical experience to include a minimum of one-year acute hospital experience and two years of hospice/home health experience required. Hospice inpatient facility experience and at least two years supervisory/management health care experience preferred; must have a strong understanding of end-of- life decisions and the ability to understand complex equipment and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned clinical leaders, including Hospice House leadership, while overseeing clinical staff through their respective Clinical Directors. Supports the recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of clinical staff to ensure competency, regulatory compliance, and high standards of patient care. Evaluates staff strengths and skill sets to align responsibilities with team needs and patient care priorities. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and excellence in care delivery.
