Hospice Director of Nursing

VALEO HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fortis Health is seeking an experienced Hospice Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical nursing services across our hospice agency. You will oversee all hospice clinical operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide leadership and development to clinical staff.

You will monitor performance, maintain high-quality patient-centered care, and support accountability across the organization. The role requires RN licensure, Nursing degree, and extensive hospice/home health leadership

Qualifications

• RN license required in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of management or supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of Director of Nursing experience in hospice or home health.
• Minimum of 5 years of hospice clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all hospice clinical operations and nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
• Manage staffing, performance evaluations, training, and staff development.
• Oversee patient assessments, plans of care, documentation, and discharge planning.
• Ensure coordination of care across all disciplines.
• Monitor quality outcomes, patient safety, and infection control practices.
• Address and resolve patient, family, and agency concerns.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

BSN preferred

Job description

About Fortis HealthFortis Health is a clinician-led organization supporting high-quality home health and hospice agencies across multiple states. Our family of companies includes Select Home Health and Hospice (IN) and Valeo Home Health (UT) both agencies known for dependable, patient-focused care.About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Hospice Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and support clinical nursing services across our hospice agency. In this role, you will oversee all clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. You will provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to clinical staff while monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting accountability.ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee all hospice clinical operations and nursing staffEnsure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting regulationsManage staffing, performance evaluations, training, and staff developmentOversee patient assessments, plans of care, documentation, and discharge planningEnsure coordination of care across all disciplinesMonitor quality outcomes, patient safety, and infection control practicesAddress and resolve patient, family, and agency concernsDevelop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and proceduresParticipate in agency planning, growth initiatives, and community outreachMaintain patient confidentiality and professional standardsBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurancePhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer/tabletMust be able to lift 15 pounds at times.Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use fingers to operate a computer and telephoneDisclaimer:This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Hospice Director of Nursing position. It is not exhaustive, and responsibilities, duties, or qualifications may evolve with the organization or regulatory requirements.Equal Opportunity StatementFortis Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Fortis Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fortis Health conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice (required).Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field (required); BSN preferred.Minimum of (1) year of management or supervisory experience in a clinical setting (required).Minimum of (2) years of Director of Nursing experience in hospice or home health (required).Minimum of (5) years of hospice clinical experience (required).