Director of Nursing (RN) - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our hospice care team with energy and dedication. This pivotal role involves overseeing all nursing operations within the hospice setting, ensuring the delivery of exceptional end-of-life care that honors each patient's dignity and comfort. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing administration, hospice care, and management, with a passion for guiding teams to provide empathetic, high-quality services. As a leader in our organization, you will champion best practices in compliance, documentation, and patient-centered care while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Duties

• Lead and supervise nursing staff, including nurse managers and direct care nurses, ensuring adherence to care plans, policies, and regulatory standards such as Medicare and HIPAA.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, incorporating physiology and anatomy knowledge to optimize comfort and quality of life.
• Oversee the management of medical records, documentation review, and electronic health record (EHR) systems to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team efforts to deliver seamless hospice services across various settings including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, home health environments, and home care.
• Monitor shift management to ensure appropriate staffing levels that support quality patient care while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular audits of medical records and documentation to uphold standards in medical terminology accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide leadership in nurse management activities such as supervising staff performance, facilitating training on medical records systems, EMR/EHR systems, and ensuring staff are well-versed in hospice-specific procedures.
• Manage the review of patients (personalized care needs), ensuring that all aspects of their comfort, symptom control, and emotional support are addressed effectively.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations including Medicare guidelines related to hospice services to ensure ongoing compliance and reimbursement accuracy.

Skills

• Experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies or hospice care environments with a focus on resident-centered services.
• Management skills with supervising experience in nursing administration or nurse management roles.
• Strong knowledge of MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments used for resident evaluations in long-term care settings.
• Proficiency with EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems and EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems for documentation review and record keeping.
• Deep understanding of physiology and anatomy relevant to end-of-life care to inform effective treatment planning.
• Excellent leadership abilities with a track record of supervising teams effectively while fostering professional development.
• Familiarity with shift management strategies to ensure optimal staffing coverage at all times.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations governing patient privacy and confidentiality across all healthcare documentation processes.
• Ability to communicate medical terminology clearly with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining compassionate patient interactions.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities within fast-paced hospice environments while ensuring compliance with Medicare requirements for hospice reimbursement. Join us as we provide compassionate leadership that transforms end-of-life care into a respectful and comforting experience for residents and their families!

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person