Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (Hospice)

Job Type: Full-time | Work Setting:
In-person

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Pay:
Competitive salary, based on experience

Anchor Health has proudly served Northern California communities for years, offering compassionate and high-quality hospice and pediatric care. Our mission is to support not only our patients and families but also the dedicated professionals who make our work possible.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our hospice clinical operations. This key leadership role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong hospice or palliative care experience and a heart for end-of-life care.

The DPCS ensures exceptional care quality, regulatory compliance, and team coordination while supporting patients, families, and staff in a meaningful way.

• Direct the delivery of hospice services in compliance with state, federal, and internal standards.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor clinical staff including RNs, LVNs, social workers, and home health aides.
• Guide the interdisciplinary team in developing and executing personalized care plans.
• Ensure adherence to Medicare/Medicaid requirements and accreditation standards; manage audits and documentation.
• Drive initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care quality.
• Manage clinical budgets and monitor resource utilization effectively.
• Serve as a compassionate liaison for patients' families, offering clear communication and emotional support.
• Partner with social services, spiritual care, and admin teams to provide holistic care.
• Develop and maintain readiness protocols for emergencies and after-hours needs.

• BSN required; MSN or advanced degree preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California (required).
• Minimum of 2 years in hospice or palliative care leadership.

• Strong clinical leadership and staff development abilities
• Deep knowledge of hospice regulations and standards
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, empathetic approach

• Must be able to travel to patient homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals.
• Comfortable working in varied patient care settings.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Care

If you're a passionate leader looking to make a meaningful difference in end-of-life care, we invite you to apply and join the Anchor Health family.