RN - Assistant Director of Nursing - Hospice

Lifecare Home Health Family•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services. Why Work With Us? Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring! Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities Continuing education & recognition programs Supportive,family-like team culture Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us! General Summary: Responsible for ensuring the highest standard of patient care at home while providing key oversight and support to our nursing staff. As the highest-ranking clinical professional in the organization, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape and influence the care we provide to our hospice patients and their families. Reports to: Administrator

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current State license as a Registered Nurse; Current driver’s license.
Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full-time hospice.
Nursing skills are defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering and managing clinical departments, driving productivity and ensuring proper staffing.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including patients, their families, and referring agencies, to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
Serve as the clinical leader, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to the nursing staff while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program. Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Meets productivity standards.
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.