RN Clinical Director
About The Position
Hospice of New Mexico seeks a Registered Nurse with clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead a team of clinicians. The RN Clinical Director oversees interdisciplinary hospice care delivered by nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains, collaborating with the Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons. The role supports office operations and patient growth while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and State requirements, ACHC standards, and Hospice of New Mexico guidelines. The position calls for a strong, successful leader with confidence in the team and high emotional intelligence. Hospice of New Mexico is a mission-driven, patient-centered provider of end-of-life care. It aims to support patients and loved ones with comfort, compassion, dignity, peace, and human connection. The organization describes its workplace as supportive and growth-oriented and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The RN Clinical Director coordinates and oversees patient services, supports clinician development, audits charts and medical records for compliance, contributes to staff training, evaluates staff performance, and leads interdisciplinary meetings to improve patient and family care plans.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state where the office is located.
- At least 3 years of experience as a nurse, including 1 year of full-time direct patient care experience in hospice, home health, or oncology.
- Demonstrated ability to manage 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 experience with various programs and 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 alignment with hospice program policies.
- Guide and support clinicians 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, and provide 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 camaraderie.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career Path Program supporting internal growth, advancement, and increased pay.
- 15 days of paid time off and 10 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Wellness and discount programs.
- Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
- Company matching 401(k).
- Hands-on clinical onboarding program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
