Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) – Hospice | RN | Milpitas, CA
About The Position
Join the Sequoia Difference! At Sequoia Hospice, we are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized hospice care that ensures dignity, comfort, and support during life’s most important moments. We are growing and seeking an experienced Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) to lead our hospice clinical team in Milpitas, CA. If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong leadership skills and a heart for hospice care, we want to hear from you! Why Work at Sequoia Home Health & Hospice? Part of the Cornerstone Group, a nationwide network of 75+ agencies, while maintaining a local, family-like culture At Sequoia Home Health, our role is to be the emotional, psychological, and clinical companion to all our patients and their caregivers. Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition back to our client’s homes and improve quality of life by helping them get back to doing what they love. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
Requirements
- Active California RN License
- 5+ years of nursing experience
- 3+ years of hospice experience (case management)
- 3+ years of leadership/management experience in hospice care
- Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all hospice clinical services and patient care operations.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal hospice regulations.
- Develop and implement patient care plans, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Lead hiring, training, and performance evaluations for clinical staff.
- Monitor operational indicators, budgets, and quality improvement programs.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure quality, safe delivery of hospice services.
- Serve as a resource for staff education and orientation programs.
- Act as a case manager in the field when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
