Hospice Program Director

VISITING NURSE HOME CARE & HOSPICE OF CARROLL COUNTY AND WESTERN MAINE; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

VISITING NURSE HOME CARE & HOSPICE OF CARROLL COUNTY AND WESTERN MAINE seeks a hospice leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals. The role includes supervising nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and support staff to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

The ideal candidate has MSW or RN licensure in NH/ME and 3–5 years in hospice with at least 2 years in leadership, plus budgeting and performance metrics experience.

Qualifications

• Current MSW or RN license in NH and Maine (preferred).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hospice or palliative care experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, reimbursement models, and clinical standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and performance metrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for hospice services.
• Supervise and support interdisciplinary team members, including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and support staff.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care consistent with hospice philosophy and standards of practice.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality indicators; implement performance improvement initiatives as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body regulations (e.g., CMS, Conditions of Participation).
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with referral sources, community partners, and internal stakeholders to support program growth and access to care.
• Oversee staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Support and lead interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Budgeting

Financial management

Education

MSW or RN license NH & ME

Job description

VISITING NURSE HOME CARE & HOSPICE OF CARROLL COUNTY AND WESTERN MAINE seeks a hospice leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals. The role includes supervising nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and support staff to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

The ideal candidate has MSW or RN licensure in NH/ME and 3–5 years in hospice with at least 2 years in leadership, plus budgeting and performance metrics experience.