What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Director of Nursing (RN) position at Interim Healthcare - Lancaster, CA?
Hospice Director of Nursing (RN)
in Palmdale, CA
Join a mission-driven hospice agency that provides compassionate, faith-inspired care. Interim HealthCare, owned and operated by Saint Andrew’s Abbey, is seeking a Hospice Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our dedicated team in Palmdale, CA. Rooted in the belief that every person is created in the image of Christ, we are committed to serving the dying and their families with love, dignity, and compassion.
As a vital leader in our organization, you’ll oversee our hospice program and the caregivers who make it exceptional. You’ll be surrounded by people who share your passion for end-of-life care and leaders who stand ready to support you. If you’re ready to be part of a family-oriented organization that stands behind its mission and its people, you are made for this.
Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to hospice professionals seeking a more rewarding way to work. We are currently hiring a Hospice Director Nursing (RN) to manage our hospice program and the caregivers who support it. Step into an organization led by more than 65 percent medical and nursing professionals, who understand firsthand what it takes to deliver exceptional care. If that’s the kind of company you want to align with, you are made for this!
A Hospice Director of Nursing (RN) enjoys some notable benefits:
- $100,000 to $125,000
- Make a positive impact in the lives of others through the work you do
- Family-oriented culture that values people and promotes work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Hospice Director of Nursing (RN), here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Oversee the delivery of hospice care to patients and their families, ensuring the highest quality of care in accordance with home health and hospice regulations and standards
- Ensure hospice staff levels are sufficient to meet the needs of patients and families
- Recruit, hire, orient, train and oversee hospice staff providing patient and family care
- Assist Hospice Administrator in the preparation and management of budgets and financial reports
- Evaluate patient care and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standards
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies, equipment and medication to meet patient needs
- Direct the daily operations of Hospice, including: staff supervision, patient care, quality assurance, budget management and regulatory compliance
- Oversee an interdisciplinary hospice care team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to ensure a patient’s goals are met and concerns are addressed
- Act as a liaison between patients and their families and the hospice care team
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, hospice regulations and government guidelines
- Manage financial operations, including: budget, financial statements, expenses and billing
A few must-haves for a Hospice Director of Nursing (RN):
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN or BSN license in CA
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field
- Master’s Degree in Health Care or related field, preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in hospice
- At least 2 years of hospice or home health experience managing caregivers
- CPR certification BLS
- Extensive knowledge of state/federal home health and hospice laws and regulatory standards
- Excellent management, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Hospice Director of Healthcare Services/RN professionals. Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates hospice professionals, and a passion to make the final stages of life a treasured time for patients and their families. Join a nationwide network of Hospice Director of Healthcare Services/RN professionals who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the compassionate work they do.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
