Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)

Brighton Hospice • Denver, CO

36d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and results-driven Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to lead hospice operations and the clinical team. This leadership role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional patient and family care, maintaining regulatory compliance, developing the clinical team, and supporting the organization's growth. The ideal candidate will have strong hospice leadership experience, a passion for patient-centered care, and the ability to strategically lead people and operations.

Requirements

• Strong, results-driven leader with excellent organizational, strategic, analytical, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, mentor, and influence others.
• 5+ years of healthcare experience preferred, with hospice experience strongly required.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state(s) of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee hospice operations and clinical services, ensuring exceptional patient and family care while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness while driving quality improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the team, fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support Suncrest Hospice’s mission, vision, and values while partnering with regional leadership on staffing, budgeting, operational planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive growth and community engagement by building strong partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring the agency meets the needs of patients, families, and the community.

Benefits

• PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
• 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director