Hospice Director of Clinical Services in Chesterfield, Missouri at Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care

Pathways Hospice and Palliative Care is a five-star Hospice company seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Director of Clinical Services (RN) to lead our nursing management team and drive excellence in patient care. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality hospice services, regulatory compliance, and a supportive, efficient clinical environment.

If you are a strong clinical leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven setting and is passionate about end-of-life care, we invite you to join our growing team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and supervise the nursing management team, providing guidance and support in clinical operations
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered hospice care
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee medical record accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Serve as a clinical resource and support system for patient care issues
• Assist in policy development, implementation, and monitoring
• Collaborate with leadership on quality improvement and service development
• Support admissions and discharge appropriateness
• Partner with the Business Office to monitor pharmacy, DME, and supply costs
• Assist in marketing and community outreach efforts, including relationship-building with physicians and facility leadership
• Provide leadership support in hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Participate in administrative on-call rotation

Our Expectations:

• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and respect in all interactions
• Uphold patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Promote a team-oriented, interdisciplinary approach to care
• Support the mission and values of Pathways Hospice
• Maintain a solution-oriented mindset and proactively address challenges

Why Join Pathways?

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate end-of-life care
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ and families’ lives

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri required
• Hospice experience required
• Minimum 2 years of management/supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care
• Expertise in pain and symptom management
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Windows systems
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to meet all pre-employment and health screening requirements