Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Clinical Operations (RN)

Lead with Compassion. Drive Clinical Excellence. Make a Difference.

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking an experienced and motivated  Director of Clinical Operations (RN) to lead our growing clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong nurse leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional hospice care, mentoring clinicians, and ensuring operational excellence.

As a  clinician-owned and operated hospice organization , we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative culture where employees are valued and empowered to provide the highest level of care to patients and families during life's most important moments.

If you're a dedicated hospice professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all direct and indirect patient care services delivered by the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Team Coordinator to ensure high-quality patient care and positive patient outcomes.
• Lead interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, facilitating care plan discussions, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate clinical team members.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, Medicare, accreditation, and agency standards.
• Partner with the Compliance Department to identify educational needs and implement staff training initiatives.
• Conduct regular visits to contracted facilities to maintain strong relationships and provide education and support.
• Monitor operational expenses, including payroll, supply costs, mileage reimbursement, and budget-related expenditures.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and promote a culture of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Minimum of  two (2) years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health.
• Minimum of  one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience .
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, end-of-life care, symptom management, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively support staff while providing exceptional service to patients and families.

Preferred

• Previous hospice leadership or management experience.
• Experience overseeing interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs.

Benefits & Perks

At Vitality Hospice, we invest in our employees because we know great care starts with a great team.

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tapcheck (on-demand pay access)
• Pet Insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Team appreciation events
• Positive, supportive, clinician-led work culture

Why Vitality Hospice?

• Clinician-owned and operated organization
• Supportive leadership team that values employee feedback
• Collaborative interdisciplinary approach to care
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families
• Growing organization with advancement opportunities

If you're a compassionate RN leader ready to inspire a team, elevate patient care, and grow your career with a respected hospice organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In Person

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours support as needed for clinical operations.