Hospice Clinical Director

Cherokee Nation Home Health Service; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Home Health Service in Tahlequah, OK is seeking a compassionate Hospice Clinical Director to provide strategic leadership over clinical operations and ensure high-quality end-of-life care across interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires RN licensure, a nursing degree, 3–5 years of hospice leadership, and strong regulatory knowledge to drive compliance with Medicare CoPs and accreditation standards while promoting patient and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years Hospice leadership or management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all clinical hospice services and patient care activities.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare CoPs, state regulations, and agency policies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for clinical staff.
• Oversee patient care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, community partners, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage clinical staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Investigate and resolve patient, family, and staff concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Support census growth through clinical excellence and strong referral source relationships.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to electronic medical record requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CNHHS - Tahlequah, OK 74464

CNHHS is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Hospice Clinical Director to lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality hospice care services.

The Hospice Clinical Director is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and supervision of hospice clinical operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while promoting exceptional patient and family experiences.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership and support to interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other clinical staff. This role is responsible for maintaining clinical excellence, driving quality outcomes, supporting staff development, and ensuring patients receive individualized, compassionate end-of-life care.

Join our team and help provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients and families during life's most important moments.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hospice leadership or management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and accreditation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and foster a culture of compassion and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all clinical hospice services and patient care activities.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state regulations, and agency policies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for clinical staff.
• Oversee patient care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, community partners, and leadership to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage clinical staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Investigate and resolve patient, family, and staff concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Support census growth through clinical excellence and strong referral source relationships.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to electronic medical record requirements.