Hospice Executive Director — Growth, Ops & Compliance

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is recruiting for an RN Hospice Executive Director in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The leader will oversee the hospice program's day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, budgeting, and community relations, balancing clinical credibility with growth strategy.

The ideal candidate has recent hospice leadership experience, a strong track record in financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and building relationships with physicians, hospitals, and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Recent hospice leadership experience required.
• 2–3 years of hospice program leadership / operations management experience.
• Executive Director, Administrator, Director of Clinical Operations, or similar senior hospice leader.
• Strong background in hospice operations, growth strategy, and clinical operations.
• Experience with budget development, financial oversight, and profit/loss management.
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to build relationships with physicians, hospitals, facilities, and community referral sources.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the hospice program and local office operations
• Oversee business operations, clinical operations, and census growth strategy
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, P&L oversight, and expense management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and all applicable state and federal hospice regulations
• Partner with clinical and business development teams to strengthen referral relationships and market presence
• Recruit, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team
• Support quality care delivery, customer service, and operational consistency
• Analyze processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective action as needed

Skills

Hospice leadership

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is recruiting for an RN Hospice Executive Director in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The leader will oversee the hospice program's day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, budgeting, and community relations, balancing clinical credibility with growth strategy.

The ideal candidate has recent hospice leadership experience, a strong track record in financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and building relationships with physicians, hospitals, and referral sources.