Regional Director of Nursing (Hospice & Palliative Care)

Talentuition, LLC

2d•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Our family & locally owned Hospice & Palliative Care is a dedicated healthcare provider with a compassionate focus on supporting patients and their families. We employ a multi-disciplinary approach to hospice care, seeing each patient as an individual with distinctive needs. We are currently seeking an experienced Regional Director of Nursing to lead our Los Angeles, CA office, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and medical compliance. Our Regional DON will be responsible for the overall supervision, direction, and quality of hospice clinical services. This role establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that promote excellence in patient care, meet regulatory and accreditation standards, and align with the organization’s mission and philosophy.

Requirements

Must have current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of CA.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of hospice or home health experience, with at least two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Demonstrated knowledge of hospice regulations, Conditions of Participation (CoPs), and Joint Commission standards.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze operational data and apply findings to staffing, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to travel as needed and work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to the philosophy and mission of hospice care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient care services provided by clinical personnel.
Provides leadership, guidance, and counseling to Coordinators and Clinical/Nursing Supervisors to support continuous improvement in hospice care services.
Assists Clinical/Nursing Supervisors with clinical team management, staffing, and care planning.
Supports clinical personnel in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care as needed.
Assists the Executive Director/Administrator with the preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.
Interprets operational and census data to identify trends that may affect staffing, revenue, or expenses.
Evaluates the performance of Clinical/Nursing Supervisors.
Coaches Clinical/Nursing Supervisors in developing effective clinician performance evaluation skills.
Participates in the hiring, evaluation, and termination of organizational personnel in accordance with policy.
Conducts annual performance evaluations of clinicians, or more frequently when indicated.
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, and reports for evaluation and regulatory reporting.
Ensures clinical records are maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for patient care services.
Develops, implements, and evaluates orientation programs for new personnel; provides orientation directly or through delegation.
Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs at least quarterly to meet staff education and training needs
Participates in organizational performance evaluation through Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), productivity monitoring, and quarterly and annual reviews; ensures the safe and high-quality delivery of hospice services.
Assists in the development of organizational goals and develops, recommends, and administers policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal licensure and certification requirements and maintains compliance with Joint Commission Home Care standards.
Maintains current knowledge of developments in nursing and hospice care and shares relevant information with staff.
Promotes hospice referrals and represents the organization within the healthcare community.
Serves as Acting Executive Director/Administrator in the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, with full delegated authority.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.
Works no more than 80 hours per month.
May occasionally be required to travel to the Portland office for training, supervision, and audits.