Hospice RN Clinical Director — Lead & Elevate Care

Continuum Hospice & Palliative Care Massachusetts; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement & certifications

15 days PTO + 10 holidays

Wellness & discounts

401(k) matching

Onboarding program

Job summary

Continuum Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead our Clinical Director team in Barnstable and guide an interdisciplinary group of clinicians to deliver exceptional end-of-life care.

You will collaborate with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons to ensure compliance with Federal, State, ACHC, and Continuum Hospice guidelines while driving patient growth and service quality. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
• Registered Nurse with a current state license to practice as a professional nurse in the state the office is located.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a nurse, including 1 year of full time experience in providing direct patient care in a hospice, home health or oncology setting, and 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of terminal care with expertise in crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive, sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Champion Comprehensive Patient Support: Coordinate and oversee a spectrum of patient services, ensuring alignment with established hospice program policies.
• Empowering Teams: Provide guidance and support to an amazing team of clinicians, fostering continuous enhancement of hospice care services provided.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous chart audits, overseeing medical record upkeep for compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.
• Training Excellence: Participate in crafting orientation and in-service training for nursing & clinical staff, nurturing their growth across all proficiency levels.
• Performance Advancement: Evaluate and uplift clinical staff performance during probation and annually, offering valuable teaching and counseling to enhance the delivery of services from our clinicians.
• Collaborative Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary team gatherings to refine patient/family Care Plans, encouraging the exchange of insights, resolution of challenges, and nurturing professional camaraderie.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

EMR experience

CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care

Job description

Continuum Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead our Clinical Director team in Barnstable and guide an interdisciplinary group of clinicians to deliver exceptional end-of-life care.

You will collaborate with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons to ensure compliance with Federal, State, ACHC, and Continuum Hospice guidelines while driving patient growth and service quality. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.