RN Hospice Director: Lead Clinical Team & Care Excellence

Altus Hospice Care; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid time off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification

Wellness & Discounts

Reimbursement programs

Job summary

Altus Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead an amazing team of clinicians as their Clinical Director in Corpus Christi, TX. You will collaborate with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

The role demands leadership, oversight of patient care, chart audits, staff mentoring, and adherence to federal and state guidelines. Competitive compensation is offered.

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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Altus Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead an amazing team of clinicians as their Clinical Director in Corpus Christi, TX. You will collaborate with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

The role demands leadership, oversight of patient care, chart audits, staff mentoring, and adherence to federal and state guidelines. Competitive compensation is offered.