Hospice RN Executive Director
Listed on 2026-01-01
-
Nursing
Overview
Lead with Compassion. Serve with Purpose. Transform Hospice. We have an exciting, rewarding opportunity for a RN Hospice Executive Director to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with strong leadership experience in hospice care, home health, or clinical operations management. If you’re a natural leader who is passionate about patient‑centered care, team development, and clinical excellence, we invite you to bring your talent to a place where you can truly make a difference.
Key Responsibilities- Direct overall hospice branch operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards (CMS, Medicare, Joint Commission, etc.)
- Provide clinical oversight and ensure timely and accurate documentation of hospice services
- Interview, hire, supervise, evaluate, and support interdisciplinary hospice staff including RN Clinical Managers, RNs, LPNs, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers
- Oversee patient admissions and care planning, ensuring a smooth and efficient intake process
- Promote a culture of excellence in hospice nursing, end‑of‑life care, and family support
- Conduct performance evaluations, assign workloads fairly, and address employee concerns
- Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts and maintain survey readiness
- Monitor financial performance: manage expenses, payroll, supply costs, and budgeting while driving branch revenue growth through census development, referral management, and efficient resource utilization
- Maintain strong relationships with physicians, referral sources, and the broader community
- Current RN license in the state of employment (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or healthcare operations leadership
- Strong understanding of hospice regulations, compliance, and Medicare conditions of participation
- Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and interdisciplinary operations
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Commitment to high‑quality, compassionate care for patients and families
Benefits For All Associates (Full‑Time, Part‑Time & Per Diem)
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full‑Time Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company‑paid Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
If you’re an experienced Hospice RN leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values compassion, leadership, and meaningful work—when life matters most.
Legalese- This is a safety‑sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug‑free workplace
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).