Director of Hospice Clinical Operations

Haven Hospice; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Wellness and discount programs

Job summary

Haven Hospice in Palatka, FL is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead patient care services, supervise nursing leadership, and manage budgets. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and compassionate end‑of‑life care.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Florida, 3 years of hospice management, and strong leadership and communication skills. This position reports to executive leadership and may involve acting as Executive Director when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Master’s degree in hospice preferred.
• Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.
• Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all patient care services provided by the hospice team.
• Supports and advises nursing supervisors to help improve patient care.
• Assists with patient care planning and evaluation as needed.
• Helps prepare and manage the hospice’s budget.
• Monitors patient volume to adjust staffing and resources accordingly.
• Evaluates the performance of nursing supervisors and helps them evaluate their teams.
• Hires, evaluates, and terminates staff.
• Conducts regular performance reviews for clinical staff.
• Ensures patient records are accurate and meet legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in hospice

Job description

Haven Hospice in Palatka, FL is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead patient care services, supervise nursing leadership, and manage budgets. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and compassionate end‑of‑life care.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Florida, 3 years of hospice management, and strong leadership and communication skills. This position reports to executive leadership and may involve acting as Executive Director when needed.