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Hospice Director of Nursing (RN)

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice

Independence, MOFull-time$75–100K/yrPosted 2 days agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–100K/yr
Location
Independence, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job overview

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice seeks an experienced Hospice RN to serve as Director of Nursing, leading clinical operations, supervising staff, ensuring quality end-of-life care, and maintaining compliance with Medicare and state regulations in the Kansas City area.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam DevelopmentClinical ComplianceMedicare Hospice Regulations KnowledgeEnd‑of‑Life Care KnowledgePatient‑Centered CareDocumentationChart AuditsEducation and OnboardingRelationship Building

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseMinimum 2 Years Hospice or Skilled Home Health Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Hospice Director of Nursing (RN) Johnson County | Kansas City Metro Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000 Lead with Compassion. Lead Hospice Care. Are you an experienced Hospice RN, Hospice Director of Nursing, Hospice Clinical Manager, or Clinical Leader ready to make a meaningful impact? Phoenix Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Director of Nursing (DON), RN to lead our clinical team in Overland Park and the surrounding Kansas City area. This is an opportunity to lead talented clinicians while ensuring patients and families receive exceptional hospice, end-of-life, palliative, and comfort care.

Schedule Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

What You'll Do

  • Lead hospice clinical operations and patient care services
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop Hospice RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and clinical staff
  • Ensure quality patient-centered hospice and end-of-life care
  • Oversee clinical documentation, chart audits, quality, and compliance
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, state requirements, and CHAP standards
  • Support hospice admissions, assessments, recertifications, and plans of care
  • Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDG)
  • Support clinicians through education, onboarding, and clinical guidance
  • Complete patient visits as needed
  • Build strong relationships with referral partners and community providers

What You Bring

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 2 years of hospice or skilled home health leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of hospice nursing, end-of-life care, Medicare hospice requirements, and clinical compliance
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
  • Experience as a Hospice DON, Hospice Clinical Director, Hospice Clinical Manager, Hospice RN Case Manager, or Hospice RN preferred
  • Passion for compassionate, high-quality patient care

Why Phoenix? At Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, we believe hospice care is about providing comfort, dignity, compassion, and support to patients and families when they need it most. You'll join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, collaboration, and professional growth, while helping shape the future of hospice care in the Overland Park and Johnson County community. Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Spousal Insurance
  • PTO
  • Paid Mileage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Customized Orientation & Training
  • Supportive Leadership Team
  • Medicare Certified & State Licensed Organization

Lead Hospice Care in Kansas City, MO If you're an experienced Hospice RN and clinical leader ready to lead with purpose, we want to hear from you. Choose Phoenix. Lead with compassion. Make a difference in hospice care. Apply Today!

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