Registered Nurse; RN - Director Hospice

Overview

Gentiva is searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) Director Hospice to head operations at a hospice location. This role demands a licensed RN with proven leadership in hospice or home‑care settings, a patient‑centered approach, and a focus on high quality, compassionate care.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the assigned hospice location.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations, including the interdisciplinary team, compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, and the delivery of patient‑centred care.
• Lead financial performance: budget development, cost control, review of expenditures, and resource planning.
• Oversee human resources: hiring, training, performance evaluation, and workforce planning.
• Supervise office operations, contract management, and quality assurance, including incident reporting and safety protocols.
• Build and maintain relationships with the governing body, referral partners, and the community.
• Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

• Registered Nurse with a minimum associate’s degree in nursing (BSN preferred).
• Minimum of one year management or supervisory experience; two or more years in hospice or home‑care required.
• Three to five years of healthcare sales/management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare conditions of participation, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage interdisciplinary teams, budgets, and operational performance.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Current nursing license in the state of employment.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance (if required).

Salary Range – $110,000 to $125,000, plus a target 20% annual bonus paid quarterly based on key metrics and other financial incentives.

• Competitive base pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
• Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care).
• Education support and tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC).

If you are an experienced hospice RN leader eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Join a team that values compassion, leadership, and meaningful work when life matters most.

• Safety‑sensitive position.
• Employee must meet state‑specific requirements for eligibility to benefits.
• EEO Employer – we maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Gentiva Hospice, Augusta, Maine.