RN Hospice Executive Director Lead with compassion. Serve with purpose. Transform hospice care.

Key Responsibilities

Direct overall hospice branch operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards (CMS, Medicare, Joint Commission, etc.)

Provide clinical oversight and ensure timely and accurate documentation of hospice services

Interview, hire, supervise, evaluate, and support interdisciplinary hospice staff including RN Clinical Managers, RNs, LPNs, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers

Oversee patient admissions and care planning, ensuring a smooth and efficient intake process

Promote a culture of excellence in hospice nursing, end-of-life care, and family support

Conduct performance evaluations, assign workloads fairly, and address employee concerns

Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts and maintain survey readiness

Monitor financial performance: manage expenses, payroll, supply costs, and budgeting while driving branch revenue growth through census development, referral management, and efficient resource utilization

Maintain strong relationships with physicians, referral sources, and the broader community

Qualifications

Current RN license in the state of employment (required)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred)

3+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or healthcare operations leadership

Strong understanding of hospice regulations, compliance, and Medicare conditions of participation

Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and interdisciplinary operations

Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for patients and families

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Gentiva Hospice, Nationwide

If you’re an experienced Hospice RN leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values compassion, leadership, and meaningful work—when life matters most.

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