Director of Hospice

Stillwater Medical Center Healthcare Authority; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillwater Medical at Home is seeking a Hospice Director who will provide strategic, operational, clinical, financial, and regulatory leadership for the hospice program within the home health system. The Director will oversee growth, quality outcomes, and compliance while guiding both clinical and non-clinical staff.

The role requires an Oklahoma RN license, hospice management experience, and knowledge of hospice philosophy and CMS regulations.

Qualifications

• Hospice Administrator License or willing to obtain.
• Two years of hospice management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.
• Understanding CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Demonstrated financial and budget management skills.
• Experience in marketing and program development in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, clinical, financial and regulatory leadership for the hospice program within Stillwater Medical at Home and the health system.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care aligned with hospice philosophy and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee program development, fiscal stewardship, workforce engagement and quality outcomes.
• Directly supervise the Clinical Manager and non-clinical personnel; maintain accountability for hospice operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

RN license (OK)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Come join the team ofStillwater Medical at Home!

Everything we do atStillwater Medical at Home is about caring for our patients, their families, and our team. We are looking for an experienced Hospice Director whose passion is helping others to join our team. The right candidate will be a strong, proven leader, who is knowledgeable, a great communicator, and approaches care with precision and attention to detail.

Why choose Stillwater Medical at Home:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive Benefits to build financial security
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Award-Winning Culture - On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012
• Newsweek's World's Best Hospital since 2021

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Hospice provides strategic, operational, clinical, financial, and regulatory leadership for the hospice program within Stillwater Medical at Home and the Stillwater Medical health system. The Director is responsible for the overall management, growth, quality outcomes, compliance, and performance of the hospice service line, overseeing all clinical and non-clinical personnel.

The Director ensures delivery of compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care that aligns with hospice philosophy, organizational mission, regulatory requirements, and patient and family expectations. This position is accountable for program development, fiscal stewardship, workforce engagement, quality and patient experience outcomes, referral growth, and interdisciplinary team effectiveness.

The Director directly supervises the Clinical Manager and non-clinical personnel and maintains ultimate accountability for all hospice operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hospice Administrator License or willing to obtain.

Two years of hospice management experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.

Working knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and reimbursement methodologies. Strong understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation.

Demonstrated financial and budget management skills.

Experience in overseeing marketing and program development in the health care arena preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field required. Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health or related healthcare field preferred.

Highly organized, able to handle multiple and shifting assignments and present a professional image. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Having and maintaining a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record is a condition of employment.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily sedentary in nature with some standing and walking.

Must have adequate perception of sounds or adequate hearing with corrections.

Must be able to communicate with others in person and over the telephone and through computer facilitated meetings.

Adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to prepare and process information, supervise practice of staff, and monitor the work environment.

Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to operate office machines.

Lifting and moving heavy objects, up to 60lbs.

Computer knowledge and skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.