Hospice Patient Care Services Director

Lakeview Hospice; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Hospice in California is seeking a dedicated Hospice Director of Patient Care Services to lead our clinical team in delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. You will oversee clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership of patient care services, supervising nurse managers and case managers, coordinating with physicians and social workers, and maintaining excellence in

Qualifications

• Experience in hospice leadership and clinical operations.
• Supervisory experience with nursing and case management.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy rules.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy for end-of-life care.
• Ability to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Experience with EMR systems and documentation review.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of patient care services in the hospice setting.
• Supervise nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and ensure documentation accuracy and HIPAA compliance.
• Oversee staffing coverage and shift management.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals.
• Ensure staff competency in medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy relevant to end-of-life care.

Skills

Nurse management

Team leadership

EMR proficiency

Medicare hospice regulations

HIPAA compliance

Care plan development

Staff scheduling

Clinical governance

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Lakeview Hospice in California is seeking a dedicated Hospice Director of Patient Care Services to lead our clinical team in delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. You will oversee clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership of patient care services, supervising nurse managers and case managers, coordinating with physicians and social workers, and maintaining excellence in