Hospice RN Executive Director

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications:

• 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

We Offer

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)

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

• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

• We are proud to be an EEO employer

• We maintain a drug-free workplace