Hospice Director of Nursing
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Job Description
REGISTERED NURSE RN - DIRECTOR OF NURSING DON - HOSPICE SERVICES
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a compassionate, proactive, and collaborative nursing leader ready to take your career to the next level? Join PruittHealth Hospice, where we believe “our family, your family, one family” is more than a motto—it’s our mission.
We’re seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our hospice care team. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to provide exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate hospice services for patients and families.
- Supervise interdisciplinary team members (nurses, social workers, chaplains, etc.).
- Oversee admissions, care planning, and compliance with state/federal regulations.
- Ensure quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical and community liaison for hospice education and outreach.
What You Bring
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
- 1+ years of field hospice experience.
- 1+ years of leadership experience (preferred).
- Strong clinical skills and understanding of Hospice and Palliative Care.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and CPR certification.
- Experience in hospice, home health, med/surg, or oncology is a plus.
Why Join PruittHealth Hospice?
We Invest in Our Employee-partners With
- Top-of-market pay + annual merit increases
- Flexible schedules & paid time off
- Competitive mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) & profit sharing
- Preceptorship & hands-on training
- Supportive, family-like team culture
Our Commitment to You
At PruittHealth, we’re committed to your growth, safety, and success. We support our caregivers with the tools and resources they need to thrive—because when you care for others, we care for you.
Ready to Lead with Heart?
We’re eager to connect with passionate leaders like you.
Licensure, Certification, and Educational Requirements
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth Hospice!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will lead and coordinate hospice services while supervising an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. They are responsible for overseeing patient care planning, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. The role requires at least one year of field hospice experience and strong clinical skills in hospice and palliative care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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