Hospice Director of Clinical Services | Pierce County

Pennant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Director of Clinical Services to lead our Tacoma hospice program. You will provide leadership for clinical operations, ensure Medicare/state compliance, and mentor clinical managers in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth, with a strong focus on achieving survey readiness and high-quality patient care through interdisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain).
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• 3+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
• 1+ years of hospice leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for hospice clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop clinical managers and staff.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness.
• Partner with agency leadership on budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth.
• Support exceptional patient and family care through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Budgeting

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON)

Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON) to lead our growing hospice program based in Tacoma, WA.

Position Details

• Location: Tacoma, WA (Hybrid)
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Salary: $130,000-$160,000 DOE
• Industry: Hospice & Palliative Care

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
• Life insurance, STD, LTD, FSA & HSA options
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Bonus opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Flexible hybrid work environment

Why Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice?

For over 35 years, we’ve built a culture where employees come first , because we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported caregivers.

Our CAPLICO values guide everything we do:

• Customer Second (Employee First)
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebration
• Ownership

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for hospice clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop clinical managers and staff.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness.
• Partner with agency leadership on budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth.
• Support exceptional patient and family care through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain).
• BSN required.
• Current BLS certification.
• 3+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
• 1+ years of hospice leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• MSN.
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience.
• Hospice certification.

www.pugetsoundhh.com

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.