Director - Hospice

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced Hospice Director to lead both people and operations behind high-quality hospice care. The role oversees clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions to support exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate brings hospice leadership experience, builds strong teams, and partners with physicians and community providers, while shaping strategic direction for the program's future.

Qualifications

• BSN and active RN license in practice state.
• 2-4 years health-related experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, certification requirements, and accreditation standards related to hospice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operations of Mercy Hospice, including clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions.
• Lead people and the operations behind hospice care and ensure teams have the resources they need to provide exceptional care.
• Build strong teams, improve processes, and partner with physicians and community providers while thinking strategically about the future.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team building

Education

BSN

Master's degree in health-related field or MBA

RN license

CHPN or CHPA credential

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

At Mercy, hospice care is about more than clinical care. It is about helping patients and families navigate one of life’s most meaningful and vulnerable seasons with dignity, compassion, and support.

We're looking for an experienced Hospice Director who can lead both the people and the operations behind that care. This leader will oversee the overall operations of Mercy Hospice, including clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions, while ensuring our teams have the support and resources they need to provide exceptional care.

This is an opportunity for a leader who understands hospice, but also knows how to build strong teams, improve processes, partner with physicians and community providers, and think strategically about the future.

Position Details

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse license in state of practice
• 2-4 years of health-related experience
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, certification requirements, and accreditation standards related to hospice
• Excellent communication and observation skills

Preferred

• Master's degree in a health-related field or Business Administration
• Previous hospice management experience
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) or Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator credential

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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