About the role
Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON)
Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced
Hospice Director of Clinical Services (DCS/DON)
to lead our growing hospice program based in
Tacoma, WA
.
Position Details
- Location: Tacoma, WA (Hybrid)
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Salary: $130,000-$160,000 DOE
- Industry: Hospice & Palliative Care
Why Join Us?
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
401(k) with company match
PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
Life insurance, STD, LTD, FSA & HSA options
Tuition reimbursement and paid training
Bonus opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Flexible hybrid work environment
Why Puget Sound Home Health & Hospice?
For over 35 years, we've built a culture where employees come first , because we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported caregivers.
Our CAPLICO values guide everything we do:
Customer Second (Employee First)
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
What You'll Do
- Provide leadership and oversight for hospice clinical operations.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop clinical managers and staff.
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and retention efforts.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness.
- Partner with agency leadership on budgeting, staffing, and strategic growth.
- Support exceptional patient and family care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
Required
- Active Washington RN license (or ability to obtain).
- BSN required.
- Current BLS certification.
- 3+ years of healthcare leadership experience.
- 1+ years of hospice leadership or management experience.
- Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred
- MSN.
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience.
- Hospice certification.
Apply Today
If you're a hospice leader who values clinical excellence, staff development, and high-quality patient care, we'd love to speak with you.
Marta Wells, Recruiter
425-320-9683 www.pugetsoundhh.com
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.