Clinical Services Director

Clinical Services Director - Hospice

LOCATION: Missoula, MT

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

An established and mission-driven hospice organization is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for its clinical team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a registered nurse with hospice leadership experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional end-of-life care while mentoring clinical professionals and driving quality outcomes.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the hospice program, ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for all hospice clinical operations and patient care services.
• Mentor, coach, and support Clinical Supervisors and interdisciplinary team members to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop staffing strategies, monitor productivity, and respond to changes in patient census.
• Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and operational decision-making.
• Recruit, onboard, develop, and evaluate clinical staff while fostering a positive and supportive team culture.
• Ensure patient records, documentation, and clinical practices meet all state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead orientation, continuing education, and ongoing competency development for clinical personnel.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, performance metrics, and patient safety programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing organizational policies, procedures, and clinical best practices.
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the healthcare community to support hospice education and referral development.
• Serve as the acting Executive Director when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of leadership experience within hospice or a closely related healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of hospice regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement processes.
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, performance management, and operational oversight.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with physicians, referral partners, families, and community stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

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