Hospice Clinical Director: Lead Care & Team Growth

Ascend Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director in the Kansas/Olathe area to oversee nursing operations and staff development. The role collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Executive Director to ensure care meets current standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include supervision backup, management of key services, QA/PI reporting, and supporting Regional Managers. RN license and hospice/homecare experience required; CHPN a plus.

Qualifications

• State RN license required
• Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) certification a plus
• 3+ years of nursing experience
• Hospice or homecare experience required
• Strong administrative, communication and coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks as assigned by the designated leader
• Staff development
• Provides supervisor backup for nursing departments when leadership is unavailable
• Management of key services in accordance with policies and procedures and current standards
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing and Executive Director to ensure care meets current standards
• Ensure adequate support is provided to Regional Managers
• Ensure all reporting (including QAPI) is turned in as required by policy and procedure
• Position exercises judgment in applying professional knowledge to solve problems
• Support intake department
• Assist with monthly clinical invoices and other managerial duties

Skills

Staff development

Supervisory abilities

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ascend Hospice is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director in the Kansas/Olathe area to oversee nursing operations and staff development. The role collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Executive Director to ensure care meets current standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include supervision backup, management of key services, QA/PI reporting, and supporting Regional Managers. RN license and hospice/homecare experience required; CHPN a plus.