Director of Nursing

At Notre Dame Hospice, we’re not just another healthcare provider. We’re an established, forward-thinking leader in hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we’re looking for someone who shares these values to join us.

We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursingto serve Baton Rouge. This is an exciting time to join our growing hospice program and play a key role in building, growing, and shaping its future.

In addition to bonus potential, base compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and hospice leadership experience!

In this vital role, you will lead a dedicated clinical team, support excellence in patient care, and help shape operational success alongside our senior leadership team. Your leadership will directly impact patients, families, and staff—ensuring care that meets the highest professional and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

· Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

· License: Current RN license in the State of Mississippi (no restrictions) * Louisiana

· Experience: Minimum of 3 years as an RN with recent patient care experience

· Skills: Strong leadership, clinical judgment, organizational and communication skills. Ability to supervise, support, and motivate teams across diverse backgrounds.

??? Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Clinical Oversight

· Supervise Case Managers, On-Call RNs, Hospice Aides, and the Interdisciplinary Team

· Manage daily standups, staffing, schedules, and after-hours care

· Conduct field ride-along and ongoing performance coaching

· Address second-tier calls and support escalation resolution

Quality & Compliance

· Ensure documentation accuracy and timeliness

· Oversee chart audits, infection control, and incident reviews

· Maintain regulatory and agency compliance standards

Admissions & Interdisciplinary Coordination

· Support timely, quality-driven admissions

· Assign teams, coordinate with physicians, order initial medications

· Attend and lead IDG meetings and care conferences

Staff Development & Administration

· Support onboarding, training, and competencies

· Conduct staff evaluations and employee coaching

· Participate in PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) initiatives and admin call rotation

Payroll, Scheduling & Stewardship

· Ensure optimal caseloads, visit frequency, and documentation compliance

· Review billing, order patient supplies, and collaborate with the Finance team

?? Benefits

We care for our team the way we care for our patients—with excellence and heart.

· 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Life Insurance

· Supportive Leadership and Growth Opportunities

Ready to make an impact? Take the next step in your career by applying below or visiting CommCare.com/Careers to learn more about how you can join a team that values your passion, dedication and growth.

All Offers of employment are subject to completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid program. Pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening examinations are also required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Stable work history with nursing directive: 1 year (Required)
• Management experience in healthcare or hospice?: 1 year (Required)
• Hospice: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000