RN / Director Of Clinical Operations - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Office Location: Cullman, Alabama
Coverage area: Position will serve Decatur and Cullman teams

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm/Quarterly AOC on call

Are you a clinical hospice leader looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Director of Clinical Operations to join our team in  Cullman, AL . This role is ideal for a compassionate, strategic leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality end-of-life care while driving clinical excellence and operational success. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!   

How YOU will benefit

• Broaden Skill Set: Gain expertise in organization development, regulatory compliance, team management, and performance improvement.

• Impactful Work : Ensure patients receive compassionate, quality end-of-life care.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional leadership experience.

• Mentorship & Team Development: Opportunities to coach and develop clinical supervisors and nursing staff, leaving a legacy of strong leadership.

As a Director of Clinical Operations, You will:

• Oversees all patient care services provided by the hospice team.

• Supports and advises nursing supervisors to help improve patient care.

• Assists with patient care planning and evaluation as needed.

• Helps prepare and manage the hospice’s budget.

• Monitors patient volume to adjust staffing and resources accordingly.

• Evaluates the performance of nursing supervisors and helps them evaluate their teams.

• Hires, evaluates, and, when necessary, terminates staff.

• Conducts regular performance reviews for clinical staff.

• Ensures patient records are accurate and meet legal requirements.

• Manages supplies and equipment needed for patient care.

• Develops and oversees training programs for new staff.

• Plans ongoing education and training.

• Monitors and improves the quality and safety of hospice services.

• Helps set goals and create policies for the organization.

• Ensures the hospice complies with all laws and certification standards.

• Keeps up with changes in hospice care and shares updates with the team.

• Promotes hospice services within the healthcare community.

• Serves as acting Executive Director when the main director is unavailable.

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement   

• 401(k) with company match   

• Generous PTO   

• Mileage reimbursement 

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!   

*Benefits may vary by employment status  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.

• Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization

• Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.