Hospice RN Executive Director
Listed on 2025-12-25
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
Hospice RN Executive Director
Gentiva is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Executive Director of Hospice, leading operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering compassionate care.
OverviewWe have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an 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 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
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- 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
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