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Hospice RN Executive Director

Job in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina, 27870, USA
Listing for: Gentiva
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15000 USD Yearly USD 15000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Hospice RN Executive Director I

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.
Essential Functions
  • 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).
About You
  • 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.
We Offer
  • 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.
Apply Now

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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