Director of Nursing
Practice Area
Healthcare IT
Healthcare IT
Region
Anywhere, Southwest
Anywhere, Southwest
Location
On-Site
On-Site
Company Location
California United States
California United States
Position Id
48643
48643
Director of Nursing
Job Description
Client Summary:
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Tech-enabled homecare company focused on complex patient needs
- Specializes in supporting patients nearing the end of life
- Works with healthcare organizations to improve outcomes for high-risk populations
- Combines technology and human care to enhance experience and efficiency
- Committed to being a trusted partner while delivering compassionate care
- Lead and coach an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver consistent, high-quality hospice care aligned with regulatory requirements and Kara Health standards
- Maintain visible field leadership through case reviews, huddles, ride-alongs, and performance coaching
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, territory coverage, and resource allocation to ensure daily patient coverage and efficient utilization
- Monitor productivity, caseload distribution, visit volumes, and payroll accuracy to support operational efficiency and care continuity
- Operate using a metrics-driven approach, reviewing performance data, identifying trends, and leading corrective action plans
- Ensure full compliance with CMS hospice Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, and audit readiness
- Lead quality initiatives, including QAPI, documentation accuracy, infection control, medication safety, and patient safety
- Partner with Medical Director, Executive Director, and interdisciplinary teams to align care plans with patient goals and best practices
- Uphold joint venture performance expectations and collaborate with health system partners on quality and care integration
- Maintain strong communication and working relationships with internal teams, facilities, physicians, and community stakeholders
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state(s) of operation; BSN required, MSN preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years of hospice or home health leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a Director-level or senior management role overseeing a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven success managing teams of 20+ clinical staff and patient populations exceeding 100 active census.
- Demonstrated ability to use EMR systems and analytics tools to drive data-based performance improvement.
- Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, quality reporting, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.