Director of Patient Care Service

Director of Patient Care Service Pacific Crest Hospice of Ventura Ventura, CA Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $150,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Teamwork Operations management RN License Hospice experience Administrative experience Driver's License Recruiting Full Job Description Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) - Hospice RN Pacific Crest Hospice | Ventura County, CA Join Our Compassionate Team as our Director of Patient Care Services at Pacific Crest Hospice! Are you an experienced hospice Registered Nurse leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while developing and inspiring clinical teams? At Pacific Crest Hospice, we're looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and experienced Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) to lead our clinical operations and help ensure every patient and family receives the highest quality hospice care. This is more than a leadership position—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the clinical professionals you lead every day. Why You'll Love This Role As the Director of Patient Care Services , you'll lead an exceptional interdisciplinary clinical team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care throughout Ventura County. You'll partner closely with our Executive Director and leadership team to build a culture focused on clinical excellence, teamwork, compliance, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care our patients receive while supporting and mentoring an outstanding team of hospice professionals. At Pacific Crest Hospice, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster an environment where collaboration, respect, accountability, and compassion guide everything we do. Why Work at Pacific Crest Hospice? At Pacific Crest Hospice, we believe in the power of teamwork, compassion, and respect. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment where our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. You'll join a leadership team committed to: Delivering exceptional hospice care Supporting and developing our employees Maintaining the highest clinical and compliance standards Creating a positive, collaborative workplace culture Making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your experience is valued and your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As Director of Patient Care Services, you will: Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical operations and patient care services. Supervise, mentor, and support Registered Nurses, LVNs, Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Chaplains, and other clinical staff. Ensure patient care is delivered safely, compassionately, and in accordance with hospice Conditions of Participation and all regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Oversee staffing assignments to meet patient and family needs while maintaining efficient clinical operations. Ensure individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, reviewed, and updated appropriately. Lead and support the hospice Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and accreditation standards. Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and evaluating clinical staff. Develop and facilitate clinical orientation, education, and ongoing staff development. Participate in patient admissions, visits, and discharges as needed to support operational and patient care needs. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. What We're Looking ForEducation & Licensure Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN with at least four (4) years of hospice or home health experience within the past five (5) years may also qualify. Experience Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in a healthcare setting. Hospice leadership experience strongly preferred. Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR preferred. Skills Strong leadership and team development skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining a patient-first approach. Commitment to quality, compliance, and compassionate care. Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits, including: Competitive salary 401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Sick Leave Professional, supportive leadership team Opportunities for professional growth and development Schedule Full-time On-call rotation Occasional weekends as needed Requirements Current California RN License (Required) Current Driver's License Reliable transportation Ability to travel throughout Ventura County Ability to successfully complete background screening Work Location Pacific Crest Hospice office Patient homes Community healthcare facilities Join Our Team If you're an experienced hospice leader who believes in compassionate care, servant leadership, and building strong clinical teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of Pacific Crest Hospice, where together we provide exceptional care, comfort, and support to patients and families when they need it most.

Pay:

$140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person