Weekend In-Patient Unit Assistant Director

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is seeking a Weekend In-Patient Unit Assistant Director to lead IPU operations during weekend coverage.

You will provide operational and clinical leadership, supervise in-patient unit staff, and coordinate staffing while promoting clear communication and continuity of patient care. If you understand the hospice philosophy and have strong interpersonal skills, you will help ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required with hospital or hospice experience.
• BSN preferred; four years of direct patient care may substitute.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and clinical activities on weekend IPU coverage.
• Supervise in-patient unit staff and coordinate weekend staffing.
• Promote effective communication and continuity of patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory experience

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

The Weekend In-Patient Unit Assistant Director assists in the management and coordination of the In-Patient Units (IPUs), providing operational and clinical leadership during weekend coverage. Responsibilities include ensuring consistent leadership presence, assisting with supervision on the in-patient unit staff, overseeing staffing coordination, supporting clinical operations, promoting effective communication among team members, and maintaining continuity and quality of patient care.

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing with a preferred BSN degree and two years’ experience providing direct patient care OR graduation from an approved school of professional nursing and four years’ experience providing direct patient care with one year in home care nursing OR equivalent combination education and experience.
• Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse is preferred.
• Supervisory experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Must understand and be committed to the hospice concept.
• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.