RN / Director Of Clinical Operations - Hospice
US-AL-CULLMAN
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 172109
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Office Location: Cullman, AlabamaCoverage 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. * Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order. * Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. * Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community. * Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills. * Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.