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Clinical Director, Hospice Operations

VNA Health Group

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

$120,000 - $146,000 a year

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Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026

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$120,000 - $146,000 a year

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Hospice care is more than a service — it is a calling. It is a program designed to provide comprehensive comfort care while supporting families through some of life's most profound moments. At VNA Health Group, hospice means healing the family and comforting the patient in the best way possible. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Clinical Director, Hospice Operations to lead our hospice clinical operations with purpose, integrity, and heart. This position covers North Brunswick, Tom's River and Neptune office branches. This key leadership role oversees the day-to-day clinical performance of our hospice teams, providing direct support and performance coaching to Clinical Managers. The Director ensures every patient receives dignified, coordinated, and high-quality care in accordance with federal and state regulations, while cultivating a culture of excellence, empathy, and collaboration.

Requirements

  • Active NJ RN license
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required, MSN preferred
  • 10+ years of nursing experience, with 5+ years in clinical operations or hospice leadership
  • Expertise in hospice philosophy, compliance, and interdisciplinary care
  • Demonstrated success in staff development, performance coaching, and quality improvement
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with budget management, accreditation, and financial analysis

Benefits

  • 403B and 401a retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust clinical support and leadership development pathways
  • Employee referral and recognition programs
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner

About the employer

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You would join VNA Health Group out of Tinton Falls, New Jersey—part of the state’s largest not-for-profit visiting nurse association, with roots back to 1912. The work is home- and community-based: as a Homecare RN you assess needs in someone’s…

What reviewers appreciate

  • One-on-one home health, hospice, and community-based nursing
  • Flexible schedule and time/location flexibility frequently noted
  • Generous tuition reimbursement for clinician growth

What reviewers flag

  • Heavy documentation and travel demands make work-life balance hard
  • Nurses report low raises versus for-profits and burnout from overloaded caseloads
  • Reviews cite opaque upper leadership, favoritism, and weak senior-management support
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Living in Tinton Falls, NJ

Tinton Falls is a quiet Monmouth County suburb just inland from the Jersey Shore, offering nurses a relaxed residential base with easy access to coastal beaches, nearby Red Bank's dining scene, and major hospitals along the Route 35 corridor.

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9% above the national average

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