Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)

Brighton Hospice; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Monthly bonus opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, E 

EAP

401k plan with employer match and vest

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice in Minnesota is seeking a highly skilled Director of Clinical Services to lead our hospice operations and clinical team, ensuring exceptional patient and family care while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor staff, drive growth, and collaborate with regional leadership on staffing, budgeting, and strategic initiatives to advance our mission and community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare experience preferred, with hospice experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee hospice operations and clinical services, ensuring exceptional patient and family care while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness while driving quality improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the team, fostering accountability, compassion, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support Suncrest Hospice’s mission, vision, and values while partnering with regional leadership on staffing, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive growth and community engagement by building strong partnerships and ensuring the agency meets patient, family, and community needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Healthcare management

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Pay range: $110,000-$115,000 yearly/ DOE
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
• 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• Minimal to no on-call obligations
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Details

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and results-driven Director of Clinical Services to lead our hospice operations and clinical team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient and family care, maintaining regulatory compliance, developing our clinical team, and supporting the continued growth and success of the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong hospice leadership experience, a passion for patient-centered care, and the ability to strategically lead both people and operations.

• Lead and oversee hospice operations and clinical services, ensuring exceptional patient and family care while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness while driving quality improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the team, fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support Suncrest Hospice’s mission, vision, and values while partnering with regional leadership on staffing, budgeting, operational planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive growth and community engagement by building strong partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring the agency meets the needs of patients, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• Strong, results-driven leader with excellent organizational, strategic, analytical, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, mentor, and influence others.
• 5+ years of healthcare experience preferred, with hospice experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state(s) of practice.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred