RN Director of Palliative Care

Director Of Palliative Care RN

Lead with compassion. Drive excellence. Transform palliative care.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Palliative Care RN to join our team. This role reports directly to the VP of Palliative Care and is responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program. The Director ensures high standards of patient care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and operational and financial success while leading a team of dedicated professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program.
• Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives that support quality patient care and sound financial performance.
• Meet and exceed growth and development targets at the branch level.
• Manage program expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner within budget guidelines.
• Recruit, employ, and oversee qualified palliative care staff, ensuring effective delegation, supervision, and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicare guidelines, and company policies.
• Foster collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless patient-centered care.
• Represent and promote palliative care services in the community to drive growth, engagement, and awareness.
• Coordinate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives with data collection and reporting.

Essential Clinical Functions (RN)

About You

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem) :

Additional Full-Time Benefits :

If you are a compassionate and results-driven nursing leader ready to advance palliative care, we encourage you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of patient-centered care.

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Location

Empatia

Our Company

At Empatia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

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With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.