Hospice Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Excellence

Vitability-Health; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Vitability-Health seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead and oversee all clinical operations for a growing hospice organization in New Jersey. A strong clinical leader with hands-on hospice experience and Medicare CoPs knowledge is required.

The role demands supervising RNs, LPNs, and staff, guiding care plans, ensuring documentation accuracy, and maintaining QA programs to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NJ required.
• 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.

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

Hospice leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

EMR experience

Communication skills

Education

NJ RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Vitability-Health seeks an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead and oversee all clinical operations for a growing hospice organization in New Jersey. A strong clinical leader with hands-on hospice experience and Medicare CoPs knowledge is required.

The role demands supervising RNs, LPNs, and staff, guiding care plans, ensuring documentation accuracy, and maintaining QA programs to deliver patient-centered care.