Hospice Director

WesleyLife; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife in Urbandale, IA, is seeking a Director of Hospice to lead WesleyLife Hospice programs and steer growth through strategic planning and effective budgeting. You will align services with regulatory standards, build referral networks, and collaborate across WesleyLife to optimize patient care.

The role requires RN licensure in Iowa, a strong hospice background, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on census growth and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health care administration, therapy, or related field.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
• At least five years of hospice work experience.
• Minimum of three years of leadership directing a multidisciplinary team.
• Business development experience with census/revenue growth.
• Experience in operational, strategic, and budgetary planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction with senior leadership and implement plans to reach goals.
• Oversee compliance and management activities of the Hospice Department.
• Oversee daily clinical and operational activities and delegate tasks to direct reports.
• Ensure regulatory requirements, laws, and policy adherence are met.
• Develop and maintain referral relationships to support business growth.
• Collaborate with programs and communities to meet patient needs.
• Partner with the At Home accounts team to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop innovative approaches to ensure high service quality.
• Develop and manages the budget in collaboration with WesleyLife leadership.
• Regularly measure care quality and outcomes for holistic care.
• Ensure licensure and funding materials are prepared on time.
• Integrate WesleyLife services with regional networks and maintain professional relationships.
• Lead hospice team including hiring, performance management, and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Hospice

Nursing

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care administration

RN license (Iowa)

Job description

The Director of Hospice plans, directs, and coordinates WesleyLife Hospice programs and services. This role at WesleyLife ensures that the department achieves census and business growth outcomes through effective business planning, marketing strategies, and financial goals through revenue and expense management.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with senior leadership, establish strategic direction and creates and implements plans to achieve stated goals.
• Oversee compliance and management activities of the Hospice Department.
• Oversee the daily clinical and operational activities and delegates day-to-day tasks and responsibilities to direct reports as appropriate.
• Ensure the department meets or exceeds regulatory requirements, applicable laws, organizational policies, and ethical standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships with referral sources to support business growth and build visibility for WesleyLife Hospice.
• Closely collaborate with other programs, departments, and communities to assess and meet the needs of patients.
• Partner with the WesleyLife At Home accounts team to use appropriate market intelligence and relevant data to identify service growth opportunities in current and new market areas.
• Develop innovative and unique approaches that ensure the highest possible service quality.
• Develop and manages the budget in collaboration with WesleyLife leadership and team members.
• Regularly measures and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of care services to ensure holistic care is provided to each client and service excellence is found in program areas.
• Ensure regulatory information, licensure/funding applications, and related materials are completed on time and accurately.
• Actively integrates WesleyLife services with the network of services offered in each geographic area.
• Maintain professional relationships with peers, organizations, other service providers, and physicians and encourages their support of WesleyLife.
• Manage and lead the hospice team, including hiring/selection, performance management, team member relations, and other day-to-day management responsibilities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health care administration, therapy, or related field. Direct experience in Hospice with a record of success may be considered instead of the degree.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa
• At least five years of hospice work experience
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience directing a multidisciplinary team is required.
• Business development experience with demonstrable success as shown through census/revenue growth.
• Experience in operational, strategic, and budgetary planning and implementation.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.
WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

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