Hospice Director: Clinical Leadership & Operations

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

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.