Hospice Director: Lead Care & Operations

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced Hospice Director to lead both people and operations behind high-quality hospice care. The role oversees clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions to support exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate brings hospice leadership experience, builds strong teams, and partners with physicians and community providers, while shaping strategic direction for the program's future.

Qualifications

• BSN and active RN license in practice state.
• 2-4 years health-related experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, certification requirements, and accreditation standards related to hospice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operations of Mercy Hospice, including clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions.
• Lead people and the operations behind hospice care and ensure teams have the resources they need to provide exceptional care.
• Build strong teams, improve processes, and partner with physicians and community providers while thinking strategically about the future.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team building

Education

BSN

Master's degree in health-related field or MBA

RN license

CHPN or CHPA credential

Job description

Mercy is seeking an experienced Hospice Director to lead both people and operations behind high-quality hospice care. The role oversees clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions to support exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate brings hospice leadership experience, builds strong teams, and partners with physicians and community providers, while shaping strategic direction for the program's future.