RN Clinical Director Hospice
$98,000–$117,000 year
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and oversee a spectrum of patient services, ensuring alignment with established hospice program policies. Provide guidance to a team of clinicians, fostering continuous enhancement of hospice care services. Conduct meticulous chart audits to uphold compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks. Participate in crafting orientation and in-service training for nursing and clinical staff. Evaluate and uplift clinical staff performance during probation and annually, offering teaching and counseling to enhance service delivery. Lead interdisciplinary team gatherings to refine patient and family Care Plans, encouraging insight exchange and challenge resolution. Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. Average salary range $98,000 to $117,000.
Required 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
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