Director of Nursing, Hospice

Company: Auburn Crest Hospice Llc
Location: Boise
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Auburn Crest Hospice honors life by empowering patients, families and communities to live every moment. This idea is more than a slogan; it is our promise to patients, their families, and every staff member that each day is worth celebrating. As a dynamic interdisciplinary team, Auburn Crest Hospice provides comfort and support to our patients and their families facing the end of life.Auburn Crest Hospice is looking for a driven individual who desires to lead, influence, motivate and mentor an interdisciplinary team (IDT) in providing compassionate care with clinical excellence. As the Director of Nursing for Auburn Crest Hospice you will partner with and lead this team of professionals to care for patients facing the end of life.As the Director of Nursing you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, delivery, and supervision of direct clinical services provided to clients and families. This position reports to the General Manager.The Director of Nursing for Auburn Crest Hospice is responsible for:Providing supervision of the Hospice Clinical Staff including RN Case Managers, LPNs, CNAs, Chaplains, and MSWs ensuring that best practices are delivered throughout the patient and family hospice experienceOverseeing the IDT process leading all disciplines to ensure quality care coordinationPromoting a culture of complianceMentoring and training new and existing team membersOverseeing the QAPI program to ensure accuracy and regulatory fulfillment of timely documentationEvaluating all referrals to ensure appropriate admissions for hospiceManaging client concerns to achieve maximum patient and family satisfactionCoordinating and managing contracted agencies and servicesMaintaining a positive work environment for all team membersLeading the team to excel at the ultimate goal of patient and family satisfactionCertifications, Licenses and RegistrationsRegistered Nurse licensed in the state of employment.Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business, or other related field, preferredMinimum of two (2) years nursing management experience, preferably in a Home Health/Hospice setting within the past five (5) years.Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing a plus but not required.Must have a valid drivers license and auto liability insurance.Other Skills and AbilitiesUnderstanding and acceptance of hospice philosophy.Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.Skill in administrative performance, including expertise in both written and oral communication, supervision of staff, documentation requirements, service coordination, case management, and supportive, sensitive approach in response to needs of staff and client/family.Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation (COP) and Interpretive Guidelines, Medicaid, state, and Joint Commission requirements.#ACHWork Environment and Physical DemandsDuties are performed in an office and clinical environment and require sufficient personal mobility and physical capability to permit employee to function in this environment.Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.May be required to work irregular hours including evening and weekend availability.Occasional travel required.by Jobble

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