Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Type: Full-time | Work Setting: In-person
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: Competitive salary, based on experience

Anchor Health has proudly served Northern California communities for years, offering compassionate and high-quality hospice and pediatric care. Our mission is to support not only our patients and families but also the dedicated professionals who make our work possible.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our hospice clinical operations. This key leadership role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong hospice or palliative care experience and a heart for end-of-life care.

The DPCS ensures exceptional care quality, regulatory compliance, and team coordination while supporting patients, families, and staff in a meaningful way.

• Clinical Leadership: Direct the delivery of hospice services in compliance with state, federal, and internal standards.

• Team Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor clinical staff including RNs, LVNs, social workers, and home health aides.

• Care Coordination: Guide the interdisciplinary team in developing and executing personalized care plans.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Medicare/Medicaid requirements and accreditation standards; manage audits and documentation.

• Quality Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care quality.

• Budget Oversight: Manage clinical budgets and monitor resource utilization effectively.

• Family Support: Serve as a compassionate liaison for patients’ families, offering clear communication and emotional support.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with social services, spiritual care, and admin teams to provide holistic care.

• After-Hours Protocol: Develop and maintain readiness protocols for emergencies and after-hours needs.

• Education: BSN required; MSN or advanced degree preferred.

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California (required) .

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in hospice or palliative care leadership.

• Strong clinical leadership and staff development abilities

• Deep knowledge of hospice regulations and standards

• Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, empathetic approach

• Must be able to travel to patient homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals.

• Comfortable working in varied patient care settings.

• Medical: Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Financial: 401(k) retirement plan

• Time Off: Paid time off (PTO)

• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

• Geriatrics

• Hospice & Palliative Care

If you're a passionate leader looking to make a meaningful difference in end-of-life care, we invite you to apply and join the Anchor Health family.