Director of Nursing (DON) - Hospice

Hospice Care Partners • Arlington, TX

3d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

At Hospice Care Partners, we are not looking for a Director of Nursing who sits behind a desk. We are looking for a hands-on clinical leader who is visible in the field—supporting nurses, strengthening facility relationships, and ensuring that patient care is delivered at the highest level. As we grow, this role will be central to building a hospice team known for:
Proactive care—not reactive
Clear, consistent communication
High accountability across every level of the team
If you are looking for a traditional, office-based DON role, this is not the right fit. If you lead from the front, hold high standards, and take ownership of outcomes—we want to meet you.

The Director of Nursing & Clinical Operations (DNCO) is a Registered Nurse responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and quality of clinical services across both home and facility-based care.
This is a field-engaged leadership role, combining:
Clinical oversight
Team development
Operational execution
Relationship management
You will lead a multidisciplinary team including:
RN Case Managers
Hospice Aides
Social Workers
Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinators
Volunteers
You may also maintain a limited caseload as needed.

You are not managing from a distance—you are leading in the field
You will directly influence patient experience, team performance, and referral relationships
This is a build-and-scale role, not a maintenance position
You will help define the standard of care and communication for the organization

The best clinical leaders don’t sit behind desks—they show up when it matters most.

If you’re the kind of leader who leads from the field, supports your team in real time, and takes pride in building something exceptional—we’d like to speak with you.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Texas RN License
• 3+ years hospice case management experience
• 1+ years of hospice leadership/management experience
• Reliable transportation with current insurance
• Current CPR certification
• Current TB test (negative) or equivalent
• Ability to travel throughout service area

Nice To Haves

• Experience scaling or growing a hospice program
• Strong QAPI and clinical performance improvement experience
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with Consolo EMR

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all clinical operations across home and facility settings
• Be present and visible in the field: Shadow RN visits, Support staff in real-time patient care situations, Engage directly with facility partners and referral sources
• Set and enforce standards for communication, accountability, and care delivery
• Ensure appropriate staffing, productivity, and case distribution
• Coach, develop, and hold clinical staff accountable to expectations
• Address performance issues early and directly
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and referral partners
• Monitor, analyze, and act on QAPI data to improve outcomes
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, documentation, and best practices
• Strengthen clinical performance in key facility partnerships (e.g., nursing homes)

Benefits

• Auto Allowance
• Phone Allowance
• Health Insurance Benefit Allowance
• Performance Bonuses: Monthly and quarterly incentives tied to: Census growth, Clinical quality, Team performance and retention

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees