About the role

  • Director of Nursing leading hospice clinical team at Pacific Hospice & Palliative Care. Ensuring high-quality patient care, team development, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to the hospice nursing and clinical teams.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families.
  • Oversee clinical policies, procedures, and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
  • Supervise and mentor nursing staff; provide ongoing education, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure timely reporting.
  • Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the growth and success of the hospice program.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of Hospice DON Experience.
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations and compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of EHR systems (Axxess a plus).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of QA and billing process.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach with the ability to support patients, families, and staff.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, sick time and paid holidays.
  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for expenses and mileage.

Job title

Hospice Director of Nursing

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$115,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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