RN Clinical Director - Sign On Bonus

Hospice of the West•Phoenix, AZ

5d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Hospice of the West is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead a team of clinicians as Clinical Director. The role leads an interdisciplinary team of RNs, aides, social workers, and chaplains, and collaborates closely with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons. The Clinical Director oversees office operations, supports growth in patient numbers, and ensures compliance with Federal, State, ACHC, and Hospice of the West guidelines. The position is based in the Phoenix territory and follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule with an on-call rotation. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Current state license to practice as a professional nurse in the state where the office is located.
At least 3 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of full-time direct patient care experience in a hospice setting.
Ability to manage all aspects of terminal care, including crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
Ability to take a supportive and sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
Computer proficiency, including typing and use of various programs, with EMR experience.
Current CPR certification if required by the state.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care.
One year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee patient services to ensure alignment with hospice program policies.
Guide and support clinicians while fostering continuous improvement in hospice care services.
Conduct chart audits and oversee medical record maintenance for compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.
Participate in developing orientation and in-service training for nursing and clinical staff.
Evaluate clinical staff performance during probationary periods and annually, providing teaching and counseling to improve service delivery.
Lead interdisciplinary team meetings to refine patient and family care plans, exchange insights, resolve challenges, and foster professional collaboration.