Overview
Office Location: Cullman, Alabama
Coverage area: Position will serve Decatur and Cullman teams
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm/Quarterly AOC on call
Are you a clinical hospice leader looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Director of Clinical Operations to join our team in Cullman, AL. This role is ideal for a compassionate, strategic leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality end-of-life care while driving clinical excellence and operational success. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Broaden Skill Set: Gain expertise in organization development, regulatory compliance, team management, and performance improvement.
- Impactful WorkEnsure patients receive compassionate, quality end-of-life care.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional leadership experience.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Opportunities to coach and develop clinical supervisors and nursing staff, leaving a legacy of strong leadership.
As a Director of Clinical Operations, You will:
- Oversees all patient care services provided by the hospice team.
- Supports and advises nursing supervisors to help improve patient care.
- Assists with patient care planning and evaluation as needed.
- Helps prepare and manage the hospice's budget.
- Monitors patient volume to adjust staffing and resources accordingly.
- Evaluates the performance of nursing supervisors and helps them evaluate their teams.
- Hires, evaluates, and, when necessary, terminates staff.
- Conducts regular performance reviews for clinical staff.
- Ensures patient records are accurate and meet legal requirements.
- Manages supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
- Develops and oversees training programs for new staff.
- Plans ongoing education and training.
- Monitors and improves the quality and safety of hospice services.
- Helps set goals and create policies for the organization.
- Ensures the hospice complies with all laws and certification standards.
- Keeps up with changes in hospice care and shares updates with the team.
- Promotes hospice services within the healthcare community.
- Serves as acting Executive Director when the main director is unavailable.
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master's degree in hospice preferred.
- Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization
- Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
- Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
- Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.