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Essence Hospice Care of Arizona brings comfort, dignity, and peace to help people with a life-limiting illness live every moment of life to the fullest while providing support for loved ones. We perform hospice care in your home, nursing home, or assisted living community, depending on your individual circumstances.

In Essence Hospice Care of Arizona we have a passion for excellence and a commitment to care and we strive to provide exceptional end-of-life care which can only happen when highly trained, experienced professionals are dedicated to listening to patients and their families, focused on respecting their ideas, and committed to making a difference.

Essence Hospice Care team includes nurses and medical Social Workers with extensive hospice experience. Essence Hospice Care Medical Director has extensive experience in Hospice Medicine. Essence Hospice care team consists of professionals who not only address physical distress, but emotional and spiritual issues as well. Essence Hospice Care employees are hand-picked to meet the mission of the organization.

Job Title: Clinical Director – Hospice

Location: [Tucson, AZ]

Employment Type: Part-Time

Reports To: Executive Director / Administrator

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Clinical Director to lead and manage all clinical aspects of our hospice care program. The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing patient care services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and clinical oversight to ensure high standards of hospice care.
• Supervise and support RN Case Managers, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and other clinical staff.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid, state licensure, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Support and train clinical staff, promoting professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure appropriate and compassionate patient care.
• Coordinate and participate in on-call rotation, when needed.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, patients, families, and leadership.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current license in the State of [State].
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN or healthcare leadership preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hospice or palliative care experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, standards of care, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate approach to end-of-life care and strong commitment to quality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment

Join Our Team

We are committed to providing compassionate care and making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a dedicated nurse leader who shares our passion for hospice care, we invite you to apply.