DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Express Healthcare Staffing - Waukegan
IL, United States
Full-time

The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of clinical operations and staff management within a hospice setting.

This role combines clinical expertise with leadership and administrative skills. The Clinical Director ensures high-quality patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and efficient team operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Clinical Leadership : Provides expert knowledge in pain and symptom management, Medicare guidelines, and hospice standards.

Leads the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing patient care plans.

  • Team Management : Hires, trains, and evaluates nursing staff. Creates a positive work environment and fosters teamwork.
  • Financial Management : Develops and manages the department's budget. Ensures cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality care.
  • Quality Improvement : Implements and oversees quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and organizational performance.
  • Regulatory Compliance : Ensures adherence to hospice regulations and standards.
  • Administrative Duties : Handles personnel management, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • CHPN Certification
  • Hospice Experience
  • RN License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)
  • RN license in state of IL (Required)
  • Nursing : 5 years (Required)
  • Case management : 5 years (Required)
  • RN License (Required)

Overall, the Clinical Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the hospice program by providing clinical leadership, managing staff, and maintaining high-quality patient care.

30+ days ago
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