Palliative Director of Nursing / DON (Registered Nurse/RN)

Silverado; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to providing dignified end-of-life care. As a Director of Patient Care Services, you will play a pivotal role in leading nursing staff, ensuring exceptional patient care, and fostering a supportive work environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families while enjoying a collaborative workplace recognized as one of the best in the industry. Embrace a role where your leadership and commitment to quality care can truly shine, and be part of a team that values both its patients and its employees.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Discount Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Hospice care as a registered nurse.
• Supervisory experience including coaching and performance feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff and provide support in problem-solving.
• Oversee hiring, retention, and evaluations of team associates.

Skills

Compassion

Effective Communication

Supervisory Skills

Decision Making

Bereavement Support

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

EMR Systems

Wellsky

Job description

Palliative Director of Nursing / DON (Registered Nurse/RN)

Irvine, California

Be a leader with a Hospice & Palliative care innovator!

Be part of a renowned team at Silverado Hospice, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our patients and families but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.

We are currently seeking a Director of Patient Care Services (RN) in the Orange County area who shares our passion for providing dignified, compassionate end-of-life care.

AOC rotation & some travel required.

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years
• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams
• We offer paid training!
• Experience work-life balance with flexible scheduling and much more!

Qualifications:

• A registered nurse with four years' experience within the last five years in Hospice
• EMR experience highly desirable, Wellsky preferred
• This role requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record as a condition of employment. Associates must comply with all state and federal driving regulations
• Associates in roles requiring driving are responsible for maintaining a valid and active driver’s license. Failure to maintain a valid license may result in reassignment, suspension, or termination in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• One year of experience supervising others to include: setting performance expectations, coaching, motivating, promoting collaboration and teamwork, managing change, providing performance feedback, delegating effectively, resolving conflicts, etc.
• Ability to conduct bereavement support groups. Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and make effective decisions
• You may be required to work outside of your regular hours depending on business needs

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as a role model and set an example for nursing staff and other members of the health care Team
• Serve as a resource and support system to staff in problem solving and determine appropriate interventions
• In collaboration with the Administrator, determine the hiring, orientations, retention, evaluations, discipline, counseling or termination of the hospice's team associates
• Adhere to budget requirements regarding labor, pharmacy, DME, and medical supply costs. Collaborate with the RN Case Manager and the attending physician to coordinate the delivery of patient care
• Review all higher level of care patients including respite, general inpatient and continuous care
• Oversees both clinical and management responsibility for his/her team and serves as liaison to and conduit between the Administrator, Case Managers, clinical staff on his/her respective team, patients, their families, and the community

Anticipated pay range: $150,000 - $160,000 USD

We are looking for someone who:

• Has compassion and patience
• Is comfortable working around animals and pets
• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth
• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded
• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

*Silverado is not using outside recruiters to source for this position and will not accept agency or non-Silverado recruiter represented candidates in connection with this job posting. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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