Director of Patient Care Services
Palo Alto, California
RN · Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators · Administrative & Consulting Nurses · Directors of Nursing
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 15
- Shift
- Weekends only
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Weekends only
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · On call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 2+ years
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Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
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About this role
Sign-On Bonus: You will receive a sign-on bonus of $15,000 Job Title: Director of Patient Care Services (Hospice)
About the Role
A well-established and compassionate hospice care provider is seeking a dedicated Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) to lead our clinical operations. This leadership position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with a strong background in hospice or palliative care and a passion for ensuring patients receive exceptional, empathetic end-of-life care.
As the DPCS, you will oversee the coordination and quality of care provided by our interdisciplinary team, manage clinical staff, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive quality improvement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in supporting not only our patients and their families, but also our devoted clinical team.
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Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Oversee delivery of hospice services in compliance with federal/state regulations and internal standards.
Team Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise clinical staff including RNs, LVNs, social workers, and home health aides.
Care Coordination: Ensure development and execution of personalized patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and accreditation standards; manage documentation and audits.
Quality Improvement: Lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and overall service quality.
Budget Oversight: Manage clinical budgets and monitor resource utilization.
Family Support: Serve as a liaison to patients’ families, providing clear communication and emotional support.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with social services, spiritual care, and administrative departments to provide comprehensive care.
After-Hours Readiness: Develop and enforce protocols for emergency and after-hours patient needs.
Qualifications
Education
BSN, MSN or related advanced degree preferred.
Licensure
Active RN license in CALIFORNIA required.
Experience
Hospice or palliative care, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Skills
Strong leadership and staff development capabilities
Deep understanding of hospice regulations and standards
Effective communicator with patients, families, and staff
Collaborative mindset and critical thinking abilities
Physical & Travel Requirements
Ability to visit patients in homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals as needed.
Comfortable working in varied care environments.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Occasional weekends or after-hours as needed
Job Type: Full-time Pay: Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty
Geriatrics
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- BSN, MSN or related advanced degree preferred.
- Active RN license in CALIFORNIA required.
- Hospice or palliative care, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong leadership and staff development capabilities
- Deep understanding of hospice regulations and standards
- Effective communicator with patients, families, and staff
- Collaborative mindset and critical thinking abilities
- Physical & Travel Requirements
- Ability to visit patients in homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals as needed.
- Comfortable working in varied care environments.
Place
- City
- Palo Alto, California
- Median rent
- $3,484/mo
- Local household income
- $231,101/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
- Address
- Palo Alto, CA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending leafy residential streets with a high-energy tech culture. Stanford University anchors the town with world-class medical and research facilities, while a mild climate and easy access to the Santa Cruz mountains make it attractive for RNs who love both career prestige and outdoor weekends.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Anchor Health is a California-based healthcare organization operating Anchor Health Homecare Services, providing in-home nursing care and hospice/palliative care services. The organization employs Registered Nurses in field-based roles conducting in-home patient assessments (initial evaluations, reassessments, and PRN visits) as well…
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Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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