Hospice Assistant Director of Nursing-RN

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Hospice Assistant Director of Nursing (RN), where you will lead and coordinate compassionate end-of-life care services. This vital role combines clinical expertise with leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered hospice care.

You will oversee nursing operations, supervise clinical staff, and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Your dedication will help improve quality of life for patients and provide peace of mind to families during difficult times.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to nursing staff, including nurse managers and direct care providers, ensuring adherence to care plans and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individualized care plans that respect residents' rights and meet their unique needs.
• Manage daily shift operations, ensuring efficient staffing, resource allocation, and high standards of patient care across all shifts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to hospice care, long-term care facilities, and Medicare requirements.
• Review medical records, documentation, and medical terminology to maintain accuracy and completeness in patient files using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate hospice services, including home health, memory care, and acute care when necessary.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives by reviewing documentation, conducting audits on medical records, and ensuring regulatory compliance such as HIPAA privacy standards.
• Support staff development through training on nursing administration, managing care facility teams, and supervising nursing management practices.

Skills

• Extensive assisted living experience combined with nursing home and long-term care facility expertise.
• Proven leadership skills in managing nursing teams within hospice or home health settings.
• Strong knowledge of resident's rights, Medicare regulations, long-term care regulations, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation review, medical records management, and patient care tracking.
• Deep understanding of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and the specifics of hospice care delivery.
• Experience supervising staff in home health agencies or similar environments with a focus on shift management and nurse management.
• Ability to navigate complex healthcare environments including acute care settings while maintaining a focus on patient-centered care.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead with compassion while ensuring operational excellence in hospice services. If you are passionate about providing dignified end-of-life care and possess the necessary clinical leadership skills, we invite you to apply!

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person