Director of Nursing (DON), Full-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC•Savannah, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides clinical leadership for Hospice Savannah, executing its vision and strategic plan to shape clinical practices and outcomes. This role serves as a clinical expert and advocate for high-quality, safe, and consistent patient care, grounded in evidence-based practices and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. The DON provides clinical supervision of managers and directors across clinical departments, including HIPU, Home Care, Admissions, and Education, and consistently demonstrates Hospice Savannah’s values and service excellence standards. The DON is responsible for all clinical services within hospice operations and works closely with operational leadership to plan, organize, and staff clinical departments. This position participates in developing, implementing, and managing departmental budgets, oversees clinical staff retention efforts, and identifies opportunities for education and training to ensure clinical competence among direct care staff. The DON ensures that all services comply with applicable federal, state, funding, certification, and licensing requirements. The DON is also prepared to assume the clinical duties and responsibilities of the Chief Clinical Officer of Quality and Culture when the Chief Clinical Officer of Quality and Culture is absent or unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of senior level management experience required.
At least 3 years of Hospice experience required.
Computer proficiency, including healthcare management software.
Strong understanding of Hospice regulatory standards.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required.
Current, unencumbered Georgia RN License.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership for Hospice Savannah.
Execute the vision and strategic plan for clinical practices and outcomes.
Serve as a clinical expert and advocate for high-quality, safe, and consistent patient care.
Provide clinical supervision of managers and directors across clinical departments (HIPU, Home Care, Admissions, Education).
Ensure demonstration of Hospice Savannah’s values and service excellence standards.
Oversee all clinical services within hospice operations.
Collaborate with operational leadership to plan, organize, and staff clinical departments.
Participate in developing, implementing, and managing departmental budgets.
Oversee clinical staff retention efforts.
Identify opportunities for education and training to ensure clinical competence.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, funding, certification, and licensing requirements.
Assume clinical duties of the Chief Clinical Officer of Quality and Culture when necessary.
Participate in the Clinical on-call rotation.
Travel as required, including moderate driving using a personal vehicle.