Hospice Director

Carem; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Carem in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a Director of Hospice to lead clinical and administrative staff in delivering patient-centered end-of-life care. The role requires a current RN license, a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), and 3–5 years of leadership experience in hospice care. You will manage staff recruitment and performance while ensuring compliance with care plans and regulations. Benefits include medical coverage, PTO, and a supportive work environment focused on growth and development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice or qualifying clinical license per state hospice requirements.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospice or end-of-life care.
• Strong skills in managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide hospice clinical and administrative staff.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, evaluation, orientation, and performance of hospice personnel.
• Ensure individualized care plans are developed and implemented.

Skills

Staff development

Care plan oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

At Corus Health, we are known for warm, steady, and mission-anchored care — and the Director of Hospice is at the heart of it. In this role, you'll lead the people, programs, and practices that ensure every patient and family we serve receives compassionate, high-quality care through one of life's most profound transitions. If you're a clinical leader who leads with purpose and holds both excellence and humanity as non-negotiables, you'll belong here.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide hospice clinical and administrative staff to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered end-of-life care
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, evaluation, orientation, and performance of hospice personnel
• Manage staffing patterns, daily assignments, and on-call rotations to ensure consistent coverage for patients and families
• Ensure individualized care plans are developed, implemented, and updated in compliance with physician orders, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and state standards
• Direct interdisciplinary group meetings, care conferences, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities
• Monitor clinical and operational practices to promote quality outcomes, patient and family satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
• Foster strong relationships with physicians, referral partners, community organizations, and the Professional Advisory Committee
• Represent Corus in community education initiatives to promote awareness of hospice services and the hospice Medicare benefit

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Current RN license in state of practice (or qualifying clinical license per state hospice requirements)
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field; Master's preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospice or end-of-life care, including at least 1 year in a clinical management role
• Strong skills in staff development, care plan oversight, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage competing priorities with clarity and steadiness
• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed

Why Join Us

Corus Health is built on five generations of care — and the Director of Hospice plays a defining role in who we are to patients, families, and our clinical team. You'll be supported with medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, 401(k), mileage reimbursement, and real opportunities for growth and development in a mission-driven environment. We believe our work is to bring out the courage in others — in the patients we serve and in the people who show up for them every day. If that resonates with you, we'd be honored to talk.