RN Clinical Director - Sign On Bonus

Care Hospice•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Hospice of the West is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead an interdisciplinary hospice team. The Clinical Director oversees clinicians including RNs, aides, social workers, and chaplains, and works closely with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons to support office operations, patient growth, and compliance with Federal, State, ACHC, and company guidelines. The role coordinates and oversees patient services, supports and develops clinical staff, monitors medical records and quality compliance, contributes to staff orientation and training, evaluates performance, and leads interdisciplinary meetings to refine patient and family care plans. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an on-call rotation. The territory is Phoenix.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a 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 at least 1 year of full-time direct patient care experience in a hospice setting.
Demonstrated ability to manage terminal care, including crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
Demonstrated ability to take a supportive, sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
Computer proficiency, including typing, various programs, and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
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 preferred.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee patient services in accordance with hospice program policies.
Guide and support the clinical team and foster 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 encourage professional collaboration.