RN Clinical Director

Overview

RN Clinical Director (Director of Patient Care Services)

Give your passion a purpose – join our amazing team!

At Lower Cape Fear Life Care, your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, we've been serving families across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina for over 40 years—rooted in heart, service, and community.

As a Registered Nurse in the Clinical Director role
, you’ll combine your clinical expertise with leadership skills to guide patient care operations, support your team, and ensure families receive the highest quality hospice and palliative care. This is a role where your RN background makes a direct impact on patients, families, and staff every single day.

• Quick Benefits & Affordable Coverage:
  Health, dental, and vision insurance begin the first of the month after 30 days. We offer a free employee-only health plan option, and all plans include access to virtual doctor visits and mental health support at no cost.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Employees in leadership roles start out with earning 35 days of PTO in their first year—plus it rolls over and increases with tenure.
• Investing in Your Future:
  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, along with up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth.
• A Culture That Values You:
  We celebrate contributions, uplift one another, and foster a workplace built on respect, trust, and compassion—for our patients, families, and each other.

We’re proud to rank in the top 94% of healthcare providers nationwide in the Press Ganey employee satisfaction survey. Come see what makes Lower Cape Fear Life Care a truly special place to grow.

• Full-time leadership role with 24/7 accountability for clinical operations in assigned service areas
• Rotating management call schedule, with occasional evening/weekend responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse Clinical Director
, you will:

• Lead clinical operations and ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services.
• Lead, supervise, and support clinical staff including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Social Workers, Chaplains, and other care team members.
• Guide the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including chairing meetings and coordinating care plans
• Partner with colleagues to ensure seamless patient admissions and excellent ongoing care
• Build, mentor, and support your team—hiring, coaching, and encouraging growth
• Monitor budgets, make recommendations, and drive resource efficiency
• Serve as a liaison to hospitals, facilities, and healthcare partners in the community
• Promote a culture of compassion, collaboration, and professional excellence
• Monitor clinical documentation and ensure accurate, timely records in accordance with agency policies.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain effective communication with physicians, referral sources, and community partners.

• Education:
  
  RN degree (AD, Diploma, or BSN required; BSN or Master’s preferred)
• License:
  Current RN license in South Carolina
• Experience:
  
  At least 3 years of acute care nursing plus 3 years of management experience required (acute care, home care, or residential setting preferred; hospice a plus)
• A collaborative, people-focused leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on support
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trust across teams
• A passion for serving patients and families with dignity, respect, and compassion