What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Staff Development – Home Health & Hospice position at DEPENDABLE HEALTH SERVICES?
RN Staff Development – Home Health & Hospice
This position is in-office, not remote
Full-Time | Dependable Health
Dependable Health is seeking an experienced and visionary RN leader to drive clinical excellence across our Home Health and Hospice divisions. This high-impact role is responsible for advancing onboarding, staff development, regulatory readiness, compliance, clinical competency, and patient experience through evidence-based practice and innovative education strategies.
The RN Staff Development leader will serve as a clinical subject matter expert and strategic partner to operational leadership, supporting organization-wide quality initiatives, mentorship programs, and performance improvement efforts. This position plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and evaluating standards that strengthen both patient outcomes and employee success.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and enhance clinical education, onboarding, and competency programs across Home Health and Hospice
- Serve as a clinical expert for operations, compliance, survey readiness, and field practice standards
- Assess educational and operational needs using data analysis, trend reporting, and performance indicators
- Develop measurable learning programs using in-person, virtual, and LMS-based platforms
- Collaborate with Clinical Managers, Regional Directors, and executive leadership to support operational excellence
- Monitor regulatory and accreditation updates and translate changes into effective education and practice standards
- Support mentorship and preceptor initiatives to strengthen clinical development and retention
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to integrate evidence-based practices into training, workflows, and patient care delivery
- Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- BSN required; MSN, MBA, or MHA preferred
- Willingness to obtain OASIS certification within one year of employment
- 7–10 years of leadership experience in Home Health and/or Hospice
- Minimum of 5 years designing and delivering clinical education programs
- Experience with multimodal education delivery including classroom, virtual, and LMS platforms
- Strong knowledge of Home Health and Hospice regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements
- Multisite or multi-state experience preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and computer proficiency skills
- Commitment to compassionate, reliable, patient-centered care
Why Join Dependable Health?
At Dependable Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate care while investing in the professional growth of our teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice on a broad scale while helping shape the future of education and quality across our organization.
Outstanding Salary Comprehensive Benefits Package
Travel: Overnight travel required based on organizational needs.
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