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Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS)

Posted Sep 8

License
RN licenseActive Washington RN license (or ability to obtain).
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain). Check your license
License
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Certification
Current BLS certification.
Education
BSN required.
Experience
3+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
Experience
2+ years of hospice leadership or management experience.
Also asks
Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Preferred

Certification
Hospice certification. Preferred: Hospice certification.
Education
MSN. Preferred: MSN.
Experience
Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience. Preferred: Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Washington staff rolesWashington staff postings that state pay run $75k/yr to $159k/yr, the middle half $91k/yr to $143k/yr, across 1,332 postings.

The workplace

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Alpha Home Health and Hospice
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

Original listing

Posted on Alpha Home Health and Hospice’s careers page.

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Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON) Alpha Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON) to lead our growing hospice program based in Everett, WA . Position Details Location: Everett, WA (Hybrid)

Schedule

Full-Time Salary: $130,000-$150,000 DOE Industry: Hospice & Palliative Care Why Join Us? Medical, Dental & Vision benefits 401(k) with company match PTO, paid holidays, and sick time Paid Life insurance, and voluntary STD, LTD, FSA & HSA options Pet Insurnace Tuition reimbursement and paid training Bonus opportunities Supportive leadership team Flexible hybrid work environment Why Alpha Home Health & Hospice? We've built a culture where employees come first , because we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported caregivers.

Our CAPLICO values guide everything we do

  • Customer Second (Employee First)
  • Accountability
  • Passion for Learning
  • Love One Another
  • Intelligent Risk Taking
  • Celebration
  • Ownership

What You'll Do

Provide leadership and oversight for hospice clinical operations. Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and regulatory requirements. Lead, mentor, and develop clinical managers and staff.

Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts. Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness. Partner with agency leadership on budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth.

Support exceptional patient and family care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Qualifications Required Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain). BSN required.

Current BLS certification. 3+ years of healthcare leadership experience. 2+ years of hospice leadership or management experience.

Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Preferred MSN.

Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience. Hospice certification. Apply Today If you're a hospice leader who values clinical excellence, staff development, and high-quality patient care, we'd love to speak with you.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

What's around it?

In Everett, WA

Everett, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent
$1,740/mo
Household income
$83,512/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Everett, WA

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