Hospice RN Executive Director
Job in
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina, 27870, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Gentiva
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
On bonus available
Lead with Compassion. Serve with Purpose. Transform Hospice.We have an exciting and 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.
Overview- $15,000 sign‑on bonus available
- Executive Director RN I provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for an assigned Hospice location with a developing census.
- Oversees day‑to‑day operations, manages interdisciplinary teams, and ensures delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
- Fosters a culture of compassion, respect and integrity to meet business and organizational goals, regulatory standards, and community needs.
- Engages with the Governing Body, referral partners, and the community for effective communication and relationship building.
- Provides hands‑on leadership for a hospice program with growth opportunity, accountable for clinical quality, operational performance, and sustainable census expansion.
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through focusing on quality care and service.
- Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day‑to‑day activities.
- Uses statistical and qualitative information to manage quality.
- Recommends and implements policies and procedures developed by the Administrator and Governing Body.
- Manages Human Resources effectively, including hiring, supervision, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
- Promotes positive communications, schedules and documents staff meetings, and keeps employees informed of changes.
- Co‑ordinates core orientation and ongoing education for employees, volunteers and contract personnel.
- Develops and monitors financial performance, including budget planning, expense reviews and cost‑saving initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with accrediting or licensing agencies, regulatory agencies and state or federal law.
- Oversees quality of patient care, monitors emergencies, and implements corrective actions for incidents and complaints.
- Manages office operations, resource allocation, and project execution to meet strategic goals.
- Provides safe environments for patients, visitors, customers and employees.
- Participates in market opportunity assessments and marketing material accuracy.
- May conduct routine visits to patient homes or institutional settings and/or participate in on‑call schedule (only if a Registered Nurse).
- Education:
Registered Nurse with a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred). - Experience:
Minimum one year management/supervisory experience, two or more years in hospice/home care, and preferred three years in direct patient care. - Licenses:
Current state nursing license, CPR certification, and valid driver’s license. - Skills:
Strong understanding of hospice regulations, Medicare conditions of participation, leadership, communication, organizational and budgeting competencies. - Commitment to high‑quality, compassionate care for patients and families.
- Competitive pay and $15,000 sign‑on bonus.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career advancement opportunities and national & local recognition programs.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
- Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
- Wellness programs and education support (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
- Free CEUs, company‑paid life & long‑term disability insurance.
- Voluntary benefits such as 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 and state‑specific requirements where applicable.
- We are proud to be an EEO employer.
- We maintain a drug‑free workplace.
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