Director, Inpatient Center Operations (RN)

AccentCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness programs including Calm app

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Director of Inpatient Hospice Center Operations (RN) in Newark, DE. This full-time, on-site role leads clinical operations for The Inpatient Hospice Center, driving quality, efficiency and patient-centered care.

A strong nursing background with supervisory experience and CHPN is preferred. Qualifying candidates bring at least three years of hospice/home health or related nursing experience, plus a state RN license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Three years of RN experience required.
• Minimum one year in a supervisory role.
• Current RN license in applicable states.
• CHPN certification preferred.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all direct patient/family care team members, including nurses, social workers, hospice aides and counselors.
• Ensure that patient/family services comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of all direct patient/family care team members.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of staff and volunteers.
• Ensure initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/family.
• Ensure 24-hour availability of nursing and psychosocial services and coordinate on-call assignments.
• Conduct interdisciplinary team meetings and maintain documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing supervision

Hospice care

CHPN preferred

RN experience

Education

RN license in applicable states

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Director, Inpatient Hospice Center Operations (RN)

Location: Newark, Delaware

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Selected candidate MUST have 3 yrs RN experience and at least 1+ year as a Nursing Supervisor.

Schedule: Monday - Friday / occasional on call

Offer Based On Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

At AccentCare, we are dedicated to Honoring Life and Offering Hope. As our Director of Inpatient Center Operations (RN), you will serve as the premier clinical operations leader for The Inpatient Hospice Center. In this key role, you will drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and transformative end-of-life care. By guiding site leadership, optimizing key performance metrics, and elevating quality standards across our interdisciplinary team, your expertise will directly ensure that every patient and family receives exceptional, heartfelt support. Here, your leadership directly shapes our clinical vision and fosters a culture where compassion, integrity, and teamwork thrive. If you are a visionary nurse leader inspired by purpose-driven work and ready to make a lasting impact in inpatient hospice care, this is a powerful opportunity to lead, innovate, and elevate care every day.

Director of Inpatient Center Operations (RN) Qualifications

• Minimum one year of supervisory experience
• Registered Nurse license in state(s) practicing
• Certified Hospice Nurse (CHPN) is preferred
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Minimum three years' experience in hospice, home health, general medical-surgical, oncology or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics, pediatric, etc.) nursing

Director of Inpatient Center Operations (RN) Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all direct patient/family care team members, including nurses, social workers, hospice aides and counselors
• Ensure that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of all direct patient/family care team members.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of staff and volunteers
• Ensure that all initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames
• Coordinate the development, implementation and review of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/family
• Ensure the 24-hour availability of nursing and psychosocial services to patients/families and coordinates "on-call" assignments
• Conduct interdisciplinary team meetings, maintain appropriate documentation, or designate these functions to a qualified team member

Director of Inpatient Center Operations (RN) Benefits

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.