Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Director of Nursing

HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley - Glenwood Springs, CO
Full-time
Salary: $9,667.00 - $11,667.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: Apr 11, 2025
Hospice
We, at HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley are passionate about the care and support we provide to patients and their families. We are the leading Hospice provider in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, and we are searching for a Director of Nursing who shares our passion and who will focus on leading our dedicated team with a patient/family centered focus. This position requires someone with excellent clinical skills, who is a great communicator, and is skilled in fostering collaboration.
 
We offer the following benefits for our Director of Nursing: 
o Motivated and collaborative team environment
o Assistance in purchasing individualized health insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Insurance
o Life Insurance
o Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o 401K and Plan Matching
o PTO
o Mileage Reimbursement for Patient Affiliated Activities
 
Pay Range: $55.77/hour to $67.31/hour, commensurate with experience
  
Primary Scope of Responsibilities: 
Has overall responsibility and accountability for patient care oversight and the management of staffing, quality of care and regulatory requirements. Is responsible for Quality Improvement initiatives and spiritual and bereavement programs. Implements appropriate work structure and processes to accomplish goals for patient care specific to healthcare policy and procedures. Assists and supports clinical staff with the provision of patient care. Direct reports include as follows: Hospice RNs, Home Health RNs, MSWs, Chaplains, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Physical Therapists as needed, Volunteer Coordinator and Dietitian.
 
Qualifications:
Two years’ experience in home health and/or hospice nursing
o Management experience preferred
o Possesses current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Colorado.
o Adept at medical record documentation and Microsoft programs
o Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles. 
o Demonstrated ability to make meaningful observations and write comprehensive, accurate reports 
o Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a fingerprint-based criminal history background check through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and CAPS check
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.