RN-Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Clinical Services (RN) - Ringgold/Trenton Territory

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is family-owned and operated, not a large corporation. For more than 16 years, we have proudly served North Georgia while continuing to grow and expand into new communities. At Tapestry, we operate as a Care Family with one another and with the patients and families we serve. Our commitment to treating everyone like family extends throughout our organization, creating a culture built on compassion, dignity, respect, and support.

We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing family. Do you want to feel appreciated and be part of a dedicated team that strives to provide compassion, comfort, and peace to patients and their families? Your work family includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, on-call nurses, triage nurses, admission nurses, LPNs, social workers, CNAs, chaplains, volunteers, and many other caring professionals. The only thing missing is YOU!

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that promote quality patient care and support the mission and philosophy of Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care. This position assists in directing nursing operations, supervising clinical staff, supporting quality initiatives, evaluating patient care delivery, maintaining regulatory compliance, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the highest level of service and patient outcomes.

The Assistant Director of Clinical Services works closely with the Director of Clinical Services and organizational leadership to oversee nursing operations, support staff development, address patient care concerns, and maintain strong relationships with patients, families, referral partners, and healthcare facilities throughout the service area.

Service Area Coverage

The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide leadership and clinical support throughout the Ringgold and Trenton territories and assist with coverage needs across the service area as necessary.

Experience & Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice philosophy, palliative care services, community resources, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards, and healthcare compliance requirements.
• CPR Certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to effectively utilize computers, mobile devices, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other healthcare software systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to manage emotional situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds.

Why Choose Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care?

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match after 90 days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Self-Care Day: We celebrate YOU with a paid day off and $100 to spend on yourself
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Family-Oriented Culture Focused on Support, Growth, and Work-Life Balance