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Job Title: Medical Director
Education Level: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE Status: Full-Time
Reports to: CEO
Date: Revised July 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Director provides leadership, oversight, and clinical direction for the hospice and palliative care medical program under the general direction of the CEO. The Medical Director is responsible for guiding the plan of care and ensuring the highest level of medical treatment, symptom management, and patient comfort for hospice and palliative care patients and families. The HSK Medical Director is a physician member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), a collaborative team of healthcare professionals—including physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), chaplains, social workers, bereavement counselors, and volunteers—responsible for coordinating comprehensive, patient-centered hospice care.
The Medical Director provides care and leadership that reflects HSK’s mission to be “United by being Radically Available to Honor life through Exceptional service and Compassionate care”. Through clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and compassionate communication, the Medical Director ensures patients and families receive coordinated, respectful, and consistently high-quality hospice and palliative care that honors each individual’s goals, wishes, and unique journey.
The Medical Director must be able to work effectively in high-stress and emotionally complex environments, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and always maintain confidentiality. The ability to engage compassionately with patients and families while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team is required.
RESPONSIBILITES (not limited to)
Leadership & Oversight
– Provides clinical leadership and oversight of the hospice and palliative care medical program, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
– Provides oversight and/or supervision of all Hospice Associate Medical Directors, nurse practitioners, and contracted physicians in coordination with the CEO, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and goals.
– Ensures provision of direct medical services to patients, either personally or through appropriate physician coverage when attending physicians are unavailable.
– Ensures daily physician rounds for General Inpatient (GIP) patients at the Hospice House and local hospitals are completed by themselves or another qualified physician to maintain continuity of care.
– Works collaboratively with hospice leadership and staff to achieve organizational goals while fostering a professional, respectful, and team-oriented environment.
Collaboration & Partnership
– Attends all scheduled Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and collaborates with the hospice and palliative care team to develop, review, and oversee individualized plans of care.
– Collaborates with attending physicians and facility providers to develop, implement, and revise patient plans of care.
– Develops and maintains professional relationships with physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities (LTCFs), and other healthcare partners to promote continuity of care and organizational growth.
– Supports organizational growth through relationship development within the medical community and promotion of hospice and palliative care services.
– Educates physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding hospice and palliative care services, admission criteria, and patient eligibility.
Clinical Acumen & Guidance
– Serves as the primary medical resource for hospice staff, patients, families, attending physicians, and community providers regarding pain and symptom management.
– Maintains availability to staff for timely clinical consultation and decision-making, either in person or by telephone.
– Conducts home visits, face-to-face encounters, Hospice House rounds, hospital visits, and long-term care facility visits as clinically indicated.
– Provides pre-election evaluations and counseling services for prospective hospice patients and families as requested.
– Provides counseling and education to patients and families regarding disease progression, goals of care, and end-of-life decision-making.
– Reviews medications upon admission and ensures prescribing practices align with the patient’s plan of care and formulary guidelines.
– Provides oversight of pharmacy utilization, IV therapy, and treatment-related costs to support responsible clinical resource management.
Compliance & Continuous Quality Improvement
– Ensures physician and nurse practitioner documentation, billing, coding, and clinical records meet regulatory, organizational, and professional standards.
– Maintains accurate, timely documentation that supports patient care, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
– Obtains and maintains required medical staff privileges at hospitals and long-term care facilities as necessary to provide hospice and palliative care services.
– Participates in the organization’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives.
– Performs all duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, accepted standards of medical practice, and Hospice of Southern Kentucky policies and procedures.
Education & Training
– Provides ongoing clinical education and training for hospice staff to promote evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care.
– Responds promptly to requests for physician signatures, orders, certifications, and other clinical documentation necessary to support patient care and regulatory compliance.
REQUIREMENTS
Licensure: A current, unrestricted Kentucky medical license, along with valid DEA and NPI registrations.
Board: Board certified in primary care or related specialty. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
RELATIONSHIPS
The Medical Director serves as the clinical leader of the hospice interdisciplinary team, working under the direction of the CEO and in close collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer. This role requires strong internal relationships built on mutual trust, respect, and a shared commitment to patient-centered care.
The Medical Director also develops and maintains external professional relationships with community physicians, hospitals, LTCF’s, and healthcare partners. These United relationships support hospice and palliative care awareness, improve continuity of care, and expand access to hospice and palliative care services within the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, travel to patient locations including homes, hospitals, hospice facilities, and nursing homes, and respond to clinical needs in a variety of settings. The role may involve exposure to emotionally stressful situations and communicable diseases.
The Medical Director must be able to communicate effectively in person and by phone, navigate clinical environments not designed for accessibility, and occasionally lift or assist with patient-related clinical needs in coordination with care teams. Flexibility for on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner PRN
JOB SUMMARY
Hospice of Southern Kentucky utilizes a nurse practitioner, directed by the Medical Director, to promote palliative care services. Their respect in the medical community will have a positive effect on the utilization of medical care for all palliative care and/or hospice patients. The NP will be responsible for providing patient visits for palliative care patients both new and established and coordinating their plan of care with other designated staff. The NP will be required to attend routine scheduled care plan meetings.
ROLE
As a palliative care nurse practitioner, your responsibilities include ensuring that a patient is as comfortable as possible, working with the family to answer questions and address concerns. Educating the patient and family in helping them with pain and symptom management.
RESPONSIBILITES (not limited to)
1. Assessment of disease processes and hospice-appropriateness
2. Evaluate effectiveness of current palliative treatments
3. Educate staff, patient and family regarding End-of-Life care
4. Notify MD of changes needed in palliative treatment plan
5. Assist to maintain accurate medical records
6. Communicates clearly
7. Able to travel
8. Other duties as assigned
RESULTS
1. Comfortable palliative care patients
2. Knowledgeable patients and families
3. Proficient palliative care team
4. Meeting regulations
5. Referring patients to hospice, when deemed appropriate and eligible
REQUIREMENTS
1. Current nurse practitioner license
2. Good communication skills
3. Able to function as a team member
4. Adept at clinical assessment and palliative care
5. Skillful educator
RELATIONSHIPS
This position requires compassion and caring for the patients and families to develop trust in him/her. He/she will work with the Medical Director, nurses, IDT and other employees, as needed.
He/she will most likely have a primary role in the healthcare community, and can have a great impact regarding the utilization of hospice services for the patients/families they contact. This position will also, have the opportunity to educate co-workers in their primary job regarding the benefits of palliative care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.
Job Title: Home Hospice R.N.
Years of Experience: 2 years in Nursing, preferred
Education Level: Licensed to practice in KY
FLSA Status: Exempt and Non-
FTE Status: Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN exempt
Date: Update July 2022 Reports to: Nursing Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
The R.N. is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), working under the general direction of the ADCS, Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director to provide skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. She/he identifies patient/family needs, and provides direct care in accordance with physician’s orders and the patient’s individual plan of care. He/she must have a current RN license to practice in the state of KY.
ROLE
The RN is the case manager of the patients care, establishing the plan of care with direct input from the other members of the IDG, the physician, the patient and family/CG. He/she helps establish the written patient record, directs other clinical staff with patient care, maintains contact with the patient’s physician for condition changes and/or medications, and reports to the DCS as warranted.
RESPONSIBILITES (not limited to)
· To assume primary responsibility for patient/family assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing process.
· To initiate communication with the physician, hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family/caregivers.
· To maintain regular communication with the Assistant DCS or Director of Clinical Services, especially for unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
· To maintain regular communication with the attending physician or medical director concerning patients and their families/caregivers.
· To obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the care plan.
· To maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plan, action, and goals, are accurate and clearly stated and reflect changes, as they occur.
· To seek input from the team members and families regarding the patient plan of care, to obtain additional knowledge and support.
· To accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers and employed caregivers on providing direct care.
· To attend IDT meetings and facilitate discussion of issues for full staff review, consultation, and evaluation.
· To supervise and document the home health aide every fourteen (14) days.
· To assume the role of associate nurse when responding to patients/families of other staff nurses during on-call time, or as requested by the Assistant DCS and/or the Director of Clinical Services to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other staff nurses.
· To share in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week on-call coverage to patients/families.
· To provide appropriate support at time of death.
· To participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
· To demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of the State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
· To maintain confidentiality of patient and families at all times.
· To promote hospice care and philosophy in community, as the situation arises.
· To evaluate potential patients for hospice care in an alternative setting.
· To comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
· Other duties as assigned.
RESULTS
Quality patient and family care is the primary focus of the care of the hospice nurse. The nurse promotes patient comfort and symptom control, to increase the quality of the final days of life for their patients. These patients learn to trust their nurse and depend on him/her to achieve comfort and quality of life. He/she is a strong patient advocate, and assists with completing last wishes/plans of the patient.
REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a current RN license to work in the state of Kentucky. It is preferred, that the RN have two (2) years of experience as a nurse with a year preferably in an acute care setting. Hospice or home health experience is a plus. This position requires the ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and their families, the ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and tolerant of varying lifestyles, cultural and religious beliefs. He/she must be able to exercise judgment and discretion in confidential matters and be willing to work closely with other professionals in a team setting.
RELATIONSHIPS
The RN is the manager of the patient care team, under the direction of the DCS and physician/Medical Director. However, for quality patient/family care, he/she must work closely and effectively with the other members of the team. These internal relationships are based on mutual trust and respect, with the focus on the patients and their families. He/she will, also, need to cultivate other internal relationships, with secretaries, management, volunteers, etc.
This position may require developing relationships outside the hospice staff, including vendors and other professional healthcare staff. The Hospice RN will be in the community eye and will need to promote and build these relationships. These external relationships will help increase the use of hospice care and knowledge of hospice throughout the community, therefore helping many more people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.
Benefits:
-401(k)
– 401(k) matching
– Dental insurance
– Health insurance
– Life insurance
– Paid time off
– Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Have you been previously employed by Hospice of Southern Kentucky?
Work Location: In person
Hospice House CNA – Night Shift
Job description:
The Hospice House CNA is based at our in-patient 10 bed facility. This role is full-time.
The Hospice House CNA position requires a health care professional who can make critical decisions autonomously, provide empathetic care, manage a variety of needs, and communicate effectively, both with patients and families, and with the HSK team.
The Hospice House CNA will be a valued member of the HSK Hospice House Team and will have immediate access to the fellow team members at the Home Team, as well as to resources at the House, in the execution of his/her duties.
Job Title: Hospice Aide
Years’ Experience: None
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
FTE Status: Full-time Night Shift: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am
Education Level: CNA Training and Certificate
Reports to: IPU Manager
Date: Revised June 2022
JOB SUMMARY
An important member of the IDT, the Hospice Aide provides care to the hospice patient at a vulnerable time. The patient depends on and puts great trust in this person. One of the goals of the position is to make the patient feel clean and comfortable.
ROLE
The Hospice Aide provides personal care, which includes bathing, dressing, hair care, and oral care, as the patient or caregiver desires. His/her assignment is planned and directed by the RN.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (but not limited to)
– Personal care: bathing in the shower, tub or from a basin, shave upon request
– Skin care: applying lotions and barrier creams, simple make up
– Hair care: shampooing and drying, combing, brushing, simple styling
– Oral care: brushing teeth, cleaning dentures, mouth care with swabs and chap stick
– Nail care: cleaning, applying polish per pt request
– Dressing patient, as directed by patient or caregiver
– ROM exercises, as directed by the RN
– Assist patient with ambulation, as directed by the RN
– Turning and positioning patient
– Feeding patient as needed
– Changing bed linens
– Straighten patient room
– Documentation of care provided
– Confidentiality
– Attend IDT meetings, when possible
– Maintain safe environment, reporting any concerns to the RN
– Other duties as assigned
– Responsibilities DO NOT include: giving medications, discussing spiritual or psychosocial needs, getting involved in family decisions, nor sharing the aide’s own personal information or problems with the patient or family.
Other duties performed are to assist with care for the facility:
– Removing dirty linen to linen cart
– Removing trash from patient rooms and public areas
– Straightening and cleaning the family kitchen, as needed
– Restocking linens and supplies in patient rooms
– Delivering food trays, on occasion
RESULTS
– Patient will be neat and clean
– Patient will be safe
– Assistance for the family or caregiver
– Well-kept facility
REQUIREMENTS (of Position)
– CNA training
– Time management and organization
– Strong interpersonal skills
– Good communication skills
– Must be a team player
RELATIONSHIPS
During the bathing process our patients are exposed, which makes them feel vulnerable. This position requires tenderness and compassion to diminish these feelings, whenever possible. When the patient feels safe, they feel less vulnerable, developing trust in the Hospice Aide and the RN. The Hospice Aide is an important member of the team and needs to communicate with the team whenever there are changes in the patient’s condition or a decline in the patient’s abilities to assist with their own care. These findings are significant and may help justify the patient’s appropriateness for hospice care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
– 401(k)
– 401(k) matching
– Dental insurance
– Health insurance
– Life insurance
– Paid time off
– Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Have you worked at Hospice of Southern Kentucky before?
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Development Officer
Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE Status: Full-Time
Reports to: CEO
JOB SUMMARY
The Development Officer serves as the organization’s primary fundraising and community engagement leader. This individual is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Hospice of Southern Kentucky’s mission while strengthening relationships throughout our nine-county service area.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, relationship-driven professional who is passionate about serving the community. This position requires exceptional networking skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships with donors, businesses, civic organizations, foundations, healthcare partners, and community leaders. The Development Officer serves as an ambassador for Hospice of Southern Kentucky and works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and community stakeholders to secure philanthropic support and increase awareness of the organization’s mission.
MISSION
We are United by being Radically Available to Honor life through Exceptional service and Compassionate care.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES
·- Develop, implement, and evaluate annual and long-term fundraising plans.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
– Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, businesses, healthcare organizations, and civic groups.
– Represent Hospice of Southern Kentucky at community events, networking functions, Chamber activities, speaking engagements, and donor meetings.
– Increase community awareness through presentations and relationship-building opportunities.
– Coordinate major gift and planned giving initiatives.
– Create and distribute a quarterly newsletter for the Donors to provide updates on fundraising efforts, organizational accomplishments, community partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
– Identify and pursue grant opportunities while assisting with grant writing and reporting.
– Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events and donor appreciation activities.
– Work collaboratively with the CEO and Board of Directors to identify fundraising opportunities and engage board members in development efforts.
– Provide leadership and support to fundraising committees and volunteers.
– Maintain donor records and utilize donor management software to track gifts, relationships, and fundraising performance.
– Prepare reports for leadership and the Board regarding fundraising progress and key performance indicators.
– Assist with the preparation of the organization’s Annual Report and other donor communications.
– Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
– Minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, business development, sales, marketing, or relationship management.
– Outstanding interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building abilities.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Comfortable speaking before community organizations, businesses, and large groups.
– Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
– Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership, staff, volunteers, and Board members.
– High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM or donor management software.
– Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the service area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Experience working with nonprofit boards and fundraising committees.
– Experience with grant writing and grant management.
– Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising software.
– Knowledge of the South Central Kentucky business and philanthropic community.
– Experience planning and executing successful fundraising events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Frequent travel throughout the organization’s service area is required, along with attendance at occasional evening and weekend meetings, networking events, fundraising activities, and community functions. The employee must be able to operate standard office equipment, communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and work in a professional office and community environment. May require contact with individuals with communicable diseases consistent with the organization’s healthcare setting.
Job Title: IPU Manager
Years of Experience: 3 Years
Education Level: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer
JOB SUMMARY
To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate inpatient services. This will be achieved through effective operational management, inspirational leadership, an unrelenting desire to improve standards and a thorough understanding of the business. The role requires a flexible approach to work which includes managerial, leadership and clinical responsibilities. The Inpatient Unit (IPU) Manager will be visible, promoting high standards and acting as a role model for nurses in the IPU. The Manager will advise and support the Chief Nursing Officer and Medical Director in the development and delivery of the long-term strategy for inpatient services.
ROLE
The IPU Manager oversees all clinical staff, patient/family care, and coverage of these services 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. The position requires hiring staff and ensuring that all clinical staff are educated and trained to do the job. They monitor regulatory changes and make adaptations as needed to maintain compliance, federal and state. The IPU Manager has a working knowledge of agency policies to maintain compliance or update them as needed. The IPU Manager performs staff evaluations according to policy.
RESPONSIBILITES
– To supervise the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient/family care.
– To interview, assess and evaluate potential patients/families or delegate the responsibility to appropriate staff.
– To assign each patient/family to appropriate staff members or delegate the responsibility to appropriate staff.
– To interview, evaluate and hire potential clinical/ancillary staff.
– To provide regular interdisciplinary team meetings for the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care, including the exchange of information, review of problems or unique issues from caseloads and sharing of professional support.
– To implement and monitor compliance with agency policies and procedures.
– To provide for and conduct staff meetings for information and staff support as indicated.
– To make visits to patients/families/facilities as indicated by patient/family/facility staff need, for the purpose of supervision or education.
– To supervise the maintenance of medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical standards.
– To provide verbal and written performance evaluations for assigned staff.
– To monitor clinical expenses, including equipment, medications and supplies, and labor.
– To promote the utilization of resources for the benefit of team members, patients, and families consistent with agency procedures; prompt supply management and inventory organization
– To identify need for staff education and assist in the development of in-service programs for the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.
– To oversee orientation, training, or in services of new nursing/ancillary personnel. Ensuring completion of new hire orientation, onsite visits, and competencies.
– To participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations governing hospice care services by following policy and procedure consistent with agency standards.
– To prepare and submit reports to the Chief Nursing Officer as requested.
– Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS (of Position)
– Current RN license to practice in the state of KY.
– Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required and a minimum of 2 years hospice experience preferred.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
– Basic computer skills.
– Team player.
– Organizational skills
– Attention to detail and follow through.
– Supportive and sensitive to staff and patient/family/facility needs.
– Exercise judgment and discretion in confidential matters.
RESULTS
– Consistent 24 hr, 7-day nursing coverage of patients, families, and their needs.
– Admission of patients to hospice care that are appropriate to receive services.
– Maintenance of accurate and complete patient records.
– Clinical staff that are educated in medical matters, as well as agency policies, and regulations.
– Contented and knowledgeable community vendors.
– Appropriate utilization of financial resources.
– Adherence to agency policy, as well as federal and state regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, it requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in a normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.