Director of Nursing Hospice

Vitability Health; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Vitability Health in New Jersey seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our hospice clinical operations in Howell Township. The role requires hands-on hospice leadership, deep Medicare CoPs knowledge, and the ability to mentor an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will oversee nursing services, ensure compliance, supervise RNs and aides, manage care plans, and participate in surveys and audits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NJ
• Minimum 2-3 years hospice experience
• Prior hospice leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, compliance, and documentation standards
• Experience with EMR systems

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of all hospice nursing services
• Ensure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations and Medicare CoPs
• Supervise and support RNs, LPNs, aides, and clinical staff
• Oversee care plans and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain quality assurance and performance improvement programs
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in survey readiness and regulatory audits
• Collaborate with the Administrator and Medical Director to ensure high-quality patient care
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and clinical training

Skills

Executive leadership

Hospice leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team mentoring

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license (New Jersey)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead and oversee all clinical operations for our growing hospice organization. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with hands-on hospice experience, a deep understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation, and the ability to build, mentor, and manage an interdisciplinary team.

Hospice experience is required. This is not an entry-level leadership role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of all hospice nursing services

• Ensure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations and Medicare CoPs

• Supervise and support RNs, LPNs, aides, and clinical staff

• Oversee care plans and interdisciplinary team meetings

• Maintain quality assurance and performance improvement programs

• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in survey readiness and regulatory audits

• Collaborate with the Administrator and Medical Director to ensure high-quality patient care

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and clinical training

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in NJ

• Minimum 2-3 years hospice experience required

• Prior hospice leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, compliance, and documentation standards

• Experience with EMR systems

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Supportive leadership environment

• Opportunity to help build and grow a high-quality hospice program

• Benefits package

If you are a passionate hospice RN leader who values patient-centered care and strong clinical standards, we would love to speak with you.