Clinical Director / Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) – Hospice

Haloes Touch Hospice Inc. Location: Las Vegas / Henderson, Nevada Position: Clinical Director / Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) Reports To: Administrator / Executive Director

Haloes Touch Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Clinical Director / Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) .

The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight of hospice clinical operations and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered hospice care in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state, federal, Medicare, and accreditation requirements.

This position works closely with the Administrator, physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to maintain clinical quality, regulatory compliance, appropriate staffing, and effective coordination of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of hospice clinical services.

• Coordinate and oversee direct and indirect patient care services provided by clinical personnel.

• Supervise and support clinical staff and provide guidance regarding patient care, documentation, clinical practices, and hospice standards.

• Assist clinical personnel with assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver needs.

• Ensure appropriate coordination of care among members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

• Monitor clinical documentation and ensure patient records are complete, accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable requirements.

• Ensure clinical records are maintained in accordance with federal, state, Medicare, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

• Participate in clinical chart review, quality assurance, performance improvement, and other compliance activities.

• Monitor patient census, staffing needs, workload, and other operational indicators affecting clinical services.

• Participate in hiring, orientation, supervision, education, evaluation, and ongoing development of clinical personnel.

• Conduct or oversee competency and performance evaluations of clinical staff.

• Develop and coordinate orientation, in-service education, and continuing education programs for clinical personnel.

• Promote safe, appropriate, and high-quality delivery of hospice services.

• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, goals, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Maintain awareness of changes in hospice regulations, nursing practice, Medicare requirements, and accreditation standards.

• Ensure appropriate clinical staffing and availability during agency operating hours.

• Collaborate with the Administrator regarding clinical operations, staffing, organizational planning, and resource needs.

• Assist in maintaining appropriate patient care supplies and clinical equipment.

• Support hospice referral and community relationship activities as appropriate.

• Serve as acting Administrator when designated and as permitted by applicable regulatory requirements.

• Perform other clinical leadership responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

• Demonstrated experience supervising and directing clinical and/or professional healthcare personnel.

• Strong knowledge of nursing practice, clinical documentation, patient care coordination, and healthcare regulatory requirements.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, families, caregivers, facilities, and community partners.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance meeting applicable state and organizational requirements.

Experience Requirement

Candidates should meet the applicable experience requirements for the position, including:

• Three (3) years of management experience within the last five (5) years in hospice or a related healthcare organization, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity ;

OR

• Four (4) years of RN experience within the last five (5) years in hospice, home health, primary care, or another qualifying healthcare facility, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity .

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related qualifying nursing education as required for the position.

• Advanced education and/or hospice leadership experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in

• Hospice clinical management

• Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) or Director of Nursing responsibilities

• Medicare hospice Conditions of Participation

• ACHC accreditation standards

• Hospice interdisciplinary group/team coordination

• Clinical documentation and chart review

• Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement (QAPI)

• Hospice survey preparation and regulatory compliance

• Staff education, competency assessment, and clinical supervision

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a clinical leader who is organized, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable balancing both clinical oversight and regulatory compliance .

The ideal candidate understands that excellent hospice care requires not only compassionate patient care but also strong clinical documentation, communication, staff accountability, and coordination across the entire interdisciplinary team.

About Haloes Touch Hospice

Haloes Touch Hospice is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

Our interdisciplinary team works together to address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients while providing education, guidance, and support to their families and caregivers.

If you are an experienced RN leader who is passionate about hospice care and clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Work Location: In person