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Director of Patient Care Services (RN)

Hospice · Palliative Care

Posted Jul 16 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Hospice

What the listing says

Role

Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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Pay

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About the median
This role$56/hr
Hospice in Washington$55/hr

The median for Hospice in Washington is $55/hr, across 10 postings.

About this role

Join our team at Bristol Hospice and take on the pivotal role of Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS). In this position, you will be responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities.

This position is based out of our Tacoma, WA office and supports hospice operations throughout Pierce County. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing all direct and indirect patient services, providing guidance and counseling to coordinators, case managers and Clinical Supervisors, assisting with budget preparation and administration, evaluating performance of Clinical Supervisors and case managers, overseeing maintenance of patient clinical records, developing and implementing orientation programs, planning in-service and continuing education programs, assuring quality and safe delivery of hospice services, and assuring compliance with all hospice-related local, state and federal laws.

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Must have one (1) year of management experience, hospice or related health care organization preferred. Must meet state and federal requirements for the position Must· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN license
  • RN License
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Hospice experience
  • Palliative and hospice care teams experience
  • Senior level
  • Supervisory support in social service case management
  • Clinical staff performance evaluation

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

Place

City
Tacoma, Washington
Median rent
$1,676/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$85,884/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
11% above the national average

Tacoma area index 111.1, where 100 is the national average.

Tacoma sits on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier rising dramatically to the southeast, offering nurses a Pacific Northwest lifestyle at a more approachable pace than nearby Seattle. The historic Stadium District and rustically revitalized Point Defiance Park capture the city's blend of industrial heritage and outdoor access. Commutes to Seattle are manageable when bigger-city amenities call.

Map showing the location of Tacoma, WA
Approximate location in Tacoma, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Bristol Hospice, LLC is a nationwide hospice care provider founded in 2006 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The organization operates across 25+ states with 80+ locations and approximately 510 total employees. The Pierce County office, based in Tacoma,…

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