Head of Patient Care - Hospice & Home Health

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in Sacramento, CA seeks a Director of Patient Care Services to provide the overall direction of hospice and home health clinical services, establishing goals aligned with quality standards and agency philosophy.

The DPCS coordinates care through the IDG, mentors clinical managers, ensures regulatory compliance, participates in budgeting, staffing, and quality improvement, and promotes high-quality patient care across all teams.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in California with current nursing practice license.
• BSN or higher in Nursing with 3+ years in hospice/home health in last 5 years, at least 1 year in a supervisory/administrative role; or 4 years in hospice/home health with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct and indirect patient services across clinical staff.
• Lead Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and oversee care planning.
• Assist Clinical Managers with supervision of clinical teams.
• Oversee budget-related activities and agency performance metrics.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BSN or higher in Nursing

California RN license

Tools

HCHB experience

Job description

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in Sacramento, CA seeks a Director of Patient Care Services to provide the overall direction of hospice and home health clinical services, establishing goals aligned with quality standards and agency philosophy.

The DPCS coordinates care through the IDG, mentors clinical managers, ensures regulatory compliance, participates in budgeting, staffing, and quality improvement, and promotes high-quality patient care across all teams.