Clinical Director

Employment Type: [Full-Time]
Reports To: Executive Director / Administrator

About Us: At Allegiant Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families navigating the final stages of life. Our hospice team focuses on comfort, dignity, and emotional and spiritual support.

Job Description:

The Hospice Clinical Supervisor (or Clinical Director) oversees the coordination, supervision, and delivery of clinical hospice services in accordance with federal and Wisconsin state regulations. This role ensures high-quality care for patients and families while supervising nursing and interdisciplinary staff, maintaining compliance, and guiding clinical operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all clinical services, including nursing, social work, spiritual care, and therapies.
  
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 131, CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Part 418), and agency policies.
  
• Provide supervision and evaluation of clinical staff, ensuring timely documentation, competency, and adherence to care standards.
  
• Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and ongoing education of clinical team members.
  
• Conduct or delegate supervisory home visits to assess care quality and team performance.
  
• Serve as a resource to staff, patients, and families regarding clinical and regulatory questions.
  
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement (QAPI), and infection control programs.
  
• Lead interdisciplinary team (IDG) meetings and collaborate on patient care planning.
  
• Assist with policy development, audits, surveys, and readiness for accreditation or state inspections.
  
• Provide clinical on-call support or emergency management when needed.

Required Qualifications (Wisconsin Specific):

• Current RN license in the state of Wisconsin (required).
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred.
  
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hospice or home health experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
  
• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, compliance standards, and clinical best practices.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
  
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Skills:
  
  • Leadership, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    
  • Ability to manage interdisciplinary teams and support staff development.
    

Working Conditions:

• Regular travel for supervisory visits, team meetings, and in-field staff support.
  
• Availability for occasional evening, weekend, or emergency calls.
  
• Emotional stamina for working with terminally ill patients and grieving families.