Agape Hospice Hiring Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing (DON) / Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) is the senior clinical leader responsible for the overall direction, quality, and compliance of Agape's hospice clinical services. This role sets the clinical standard for the organization — establishing policy, driving quality improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing clinical staff. The DON partners with the Administrator on operational matters and provides strategic oversight to the Clinical Manager, who manages day-to-day clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Strategy
• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Policy, Compliance & Education
• Personnel Oversight
• Administrative Partnership

Minimum Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, with at least two (2) years in hospice or palliative care.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical management or supervisory experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Medicare CoPs for hospice, California Title 22, and Joint Commission standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement, clinical compliance, and staff development.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.