Hospice Director

Pride Health; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Hospice Director/Administrator in Texas to lead clinical and operational hospice functions. The role oversees patient care services, regulatory compliance, staff development, and financial oversight while maintaining compassionate end-of-life care.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Texas RN license, preferably a BSN, and have experience in hospice administration. Strong leadership and collaboration with care teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license required.
• 2+ years hospice administration experience preferred.
• Completion of 16 hours of hospice-specific administrative education within 12 months of hire required.
• Strong clinical leadership, staff management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and operational skills.
• Ability to work in both clinical and administrative environments and provide patient care when needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day hospice operations and ensure delivery of quality, patient-centered hospice services.
• Provide clinical leadership as the RN leader and ensure care aligns with hospice philosophy and interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care when needed and ensure effective communication among patients, families, and care team members.
• Develop strategic goals, monitor performance outcomes, and maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate staff while supporting ongoing education and professional development.
• Manage department staffing, payroll/timecards, annual budget, billing reconciliation, medication discrepancies, and charge management.
• Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives and monitor departmental quality metrics.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, physicians, healthcare agencies, community organizations, clergy, and other partners.
• Represent hospice services at community events, health fairs, professional meetings, and other outreach activities.
• Participate in committees, maintain required policies and procedures, and ensure completion of mandatory hospice administration training.

Skills

Active Texas RN License

Clinical leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Operational skills

Clinical/administrative work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

The Hospice Director/Administrator is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising hospice operations and patient care services. This role provides clinical and operational leadership while ensuring compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care, regulatory compliance, staff development, quality improvement, and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day hospice operations and ensure delivery of quality, patient-centered hospice services.
• Provide clinical leadership as the responsible RN leader and ensure care aligns with hospice philosophy, patient/family needs, and interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care when needed and ensure effective communication among patients, families, and care team members.
• Develop strategic goals, monitor performance outcomes, and maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate staff while supporting ongoing education and professional development.
• Manage department staffing, payroll/timecards, annual budget, billing reconciliation, medication discrepancies, and charge management.
• Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives and monitor departmental quality metrics.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, physicians, healthcare agencies, community organizations, clergy, and other partners.
• Represent hospice services at community events, health fairs, professional meetings, and other outreach activities.
• Participate in committees, maintain required policies and procedures, and ensure completion of mandatory hospice administration training.

Requirements

• Active Texas RN License required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 2+ years of hospice administration experience preferred.
• Completion of 16 hours of hospice-specific administrative education within 12 months of hire required.
• Strong clinical leadership, staff management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and operational skills.
• Ability to work in both clinical and administrative/office environments and provide patient care when needed.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced RN hospice leader/administrator with strong clinical judgment, operational leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. Candidates open to a Temp-to-Perm transition are strongly preferred.

• Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.