Director of Hospice

Job DescriptionJob Description Director of Hospice Operations (RN) Location: Onsite / Regional If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Type: Full-Time Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 base + performance bonus Reports To: Managing Director Status: Exempt Role Summary We are seeking a Director of Hospice Operations to fully own hospice operations across the agency. This role is for a nurse operator, not a task-focused clinical lead. The ideal candidate understands hospice clinically but leads through strategy, operations, accountability, and results. You will oversee clinical operations, compliance, team performance, census growth, and financial oversight, allowing executive leadership to step out of day-to-day hospice management. Key Responsibilities Own hospice operations end-to-end, including clinical oversight, compliance, staffing, census growth, and performance. Ensure compliance with CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accreditation standards. Lead and develop interdisciplinary teams with a balance of compassion and accountability. Drive sustainable census growth through community partnerships and operational improvements. Manage hospice budgets, metrics, and operational efficiency. Make timely, sound decisions aligned with agency goals. What Success Looks Like Stable, well-run hospice operations. Reasonable, sustainable census growth. Strong survey readiness and regulatory confidence. A high-performing, accountable team. Minimal executive involvement in daily hospice operations. Qualifications Active RN license (required). Proven hospice leadership with operational responsibility. Strong regulatory, compliance, and case management knowledge. Comfort with hospice financials, census metrics, and performance indicators. Preferred: Hospice startup, turnaround, or multi-site leadership experience; graduate degree. Ideal Candidate A big-picture, decisive leader who balances clinical expertise with business acumen and takes full ownership of hospice operations. Company DescriptionAbout Care Career Care Career is a specialized healthcare staffing partner dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that make a difference. We provide nationwide recruitment and placement services across clinical and non-clinical disciplines. From nurses and allied health professionals to behavioral health specialists and leadership roles. Our team understands the unique demands of healthcare staffing and is committed to creating seamless matches that improve patient care, strengthen teams, and drive operational excellence. Whether it's permanent, contract, or interim placement, Care Career delivers customized solutions with speed, integrity, and precision. Our mission: To empower healthcare professionals and organizations to thrive through meaningful, long-term partnerships.Company DescriptionAbout Care Career\r \r Care Career is a specialized healthcare staffing partner dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that make a difference. We provide nationwide recruitment and placement services across clinical and non-clinical disciplines. From nurses and allied health professionals to behavioral health specialists and leadership roles.\r \r Our team understands the unique demands of healthcare staffing and is committed to creating seamless matches that improve patient care, strengthen teams, and drive operational excellence. Whether it's permanent, contract, or interim placement, Care Career delivers customized solutions with speed, integrity, and precision. xmcpwfu \r \r Our mission: To empower healthcare professionals and organizations to thrive through meaningful, long-term partnerships.