Hospice Director jobs in Merrimack, NH

Overview

Brookhaven Hospice is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong clinical knowledge and supervisory experience to lead an amazing team of clinicians as their Clinical Director. If you are an RN looking to advance in your career, this is the position for you!

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30PM and Admin OC every third week for weeknights and weekend.

Our RN Clinical Directors steer our interdisciplinary squad of compassionate RNs, Aides, Social Workers, and Chaplains, shaping a world of care for patients and families. Collaborating closely with your Program Director, Hospice Physician, and Community Liaisons, you'll orchestrate office excellence, foster growth in patient numbers, and guarantee adherence to Federal, State, ACHC, and Brookhaven's guidelines. Our RN Clinical Directors are strong leaders with a relentless drive to succeed, an unshakeable faith in their team, and remarkable emotional IQ.

Who we are:

At Brookhaven, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our commitment to our colleagues is unwavering, and we offer an exceptional compensation package and industry-leading benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
• Live Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team
• Eligibility for bonuses to reward you for your hard work!

Joining Brookhaven Hospice means embarking on a fulfilling career with a meaningful purpose, surrounded by a supportive team culture that truly values your contributions. If you're a Registered Nurse ready to make a difference and embrace a rewarding career, apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional end-of-life care to those in need. We can't wait to welcome you to the Brookhaven Hospice family! 

Responsibilities

Champion Comprehensive Patient Support: Coordinate and oversee a spectrum of patient services, ensuring alignment with established hospice program policies.

Empowering Teams: Provide guidance and support to an amazing team of clinicians, fostering continuous enhancement of hospice care services provided.

Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous chart audits, overseeing medical record upkeep for compliance with regulations, certification standards, and ethical care benchmarks.

Training Excellence: Participate in crafting orientation and in-service training for nursing & clinical staff, nurturing their growth across all proficiency levels.

Performance Advancement: Evaluate and uplift clinical staff performance during probation and annually, offering valuable teaching and counseling to enhance the delivery of services from our clinicians.

Collaborative Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary team gatherings to refine patient/family Care Plans, encouraging the exchange of insights, resolution of challenges, and nurturing professional camaraderie.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
• Registered Nurse with a current state license to practice as a professional nurse in the state the office is located.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a nurse, including 1 year of full time experience in providing direct patient care in a hospice, home health or oncology setting, and 1 year of supervisory experience in hospice or home health care preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of terminal care with expertise in crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive, sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.