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Clinical Director - Crown Hospice - Creve Coeur, MO
Salary: DOE
Hospice isn’t just a service — it’s a calling.
Crown Hospice of Creve Coeure is seeking a Clinical Director who brings strong clinical leadership, hospice heart, and a deep commitment to quality patient-centered care.
If you believe dignity matters at the end of life…
If you believe families are part of the unit of care…
If you believe teams thrive under supportive, accountable leadership —
This role was designed for you.
What You’ll Do:
As Clinical Director, you will ensure patient care is coordinated, delivered appropriately, and aligned with hospice philosophy and regulatory standards.
You will:
- Review referrals and assess eligibility in collaboration with the Medical Director.
- Assign, support, and mentor interdisciplinary clinical staff.
- Conduct home visits, record reviews, and case conferences to ensure high-quality care.
- Guide clinicians in establishing therapeutic goals and individualized plans of care.
- Lead QAPI and performance improvement initiatives.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff development.
This is a hands-on leadership role — not just oversight, but mentorship and clinical partnership.
Who You Are
- Licensed RN with current Missouri licensure.
- Hospice or home care experience (supervisory experience preferred).
- Strong in pain and symptom management.
- Grounded in hospice philosophy — comfort, dignity, autonomy, quality of life.
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary by nature.
- Knowledgeable in grief, anticipatory loss, and end-of-life dynamics.
- A confident communicator who leads with clarity and compassion.
You understand that leadership in hospice means supporting both patients and the clinicians who serve them.
Core Competencies
- Hospice philosophy & family-centered care.
- Interdisciplinary team coordination.
- Regulatory compliance & standards of care.
- Conflict resolution & complaint management.
- Staff development, education, and mentorship.
- Ethical clinical practice.
- Continuous quality improvement (QAPI)
Why Join CrownHospice?
- Mission-driven organization that prioritizes quality over volume.
- Leadership culture that values collaboration, not hierarchy.
- Opportunity to shape clinical excellence and team stability.
- Meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families every day.
Benefits
- 401(k) plus matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Birthday holiday
- Short-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who:
✔️ Loves mentoring nurses
✔️ Thrives in interdisciplinary collaboration
✔️ Balances compassion with accountability
✔️ Understands hospice is both clinical and deeply human
✔️ Wants to lead with heart and high standards
Ready to Lead With Compassion?
If you are a clinically strong, emotionally intelligent nurse leader who believes in honoring life — even at its most fragile moments — we would love to meet you.
Apply today and help us continue setting the standard for hospice excellence.