Director of Nursing RN Hospice,

Company: Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewThe Director of Nursing / Branch Director role will oversee the operations of our hospice agency in Kennesaw, GA ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with Medicare regulations. In this role, you will provide leadership, guidance, and support to our clinical and non-clinical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This role requires a visionary leader with strong clinical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for hospice care.ResponsibilitiesThe Hospice Branch Director is a Registered Nurse who manages all aspects of terminal care and has expertise in pain and symptom management and previous experience in hospice nursing. Additionally, the Hospice Branch Director supervises the staff, has knowledge of and manages documentation requirements, oversees service coordination and case management. The Hospice Branch Director must have excellent communication skills and the ability to execute an effective, supportive sensitive approach in response to needs of the employees and the patients and their families.The Hospice Branch Director supervises the day-to-day office and clinical operations as well as the planning, coordination, and delivery of the interdisciplinary team interventions. The Hospice Branch Director is responsible for the assignment of appropriate staff members to patients/families, and acting as a staff nurse when necessary. Also, the Hospice Branch Director participates in community awareness and education programs.Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
• Must have a minimum of two years of nursing experience within the past 36 months and one year of experience in a hospice setting
• Must have a thorough understanding of the federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing hospice operations
• Must be competent with computersAdditional InformationAs a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We're committed to expanding what's possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.BenefitsAt Enhabit, the best of what's next starts with us. We make it a priority to maintain an ethical workplace and continually invest in our employees. Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Some benefits, tools and resources include:
  • Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
  • Comprehensive insurance plans - medical, dental and vision
  • Generous paid time off - Up to 30 paid days off per year
  • Continuing education opportunities and scholarship programs
  • Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
  • Incentivized bonus planEnhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.

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