Director - Hospice
Uvalde Memorial Hospital · umhtx.org
UvladeOn-siteLead / Manager
The job in short
Hospice department director and administrator, clinical nursing leader.
NursingClinicalCompliance
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-03-25
- Location as listed
- Uvlade, TX, USA
- Role
- Nurse (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Hospice - Uvlade, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Uvalde Memorial Hospital is seeking a Hospice Director / Administrator to lead the daily operations, clinical oversight, and strategic direction of our Hospice Department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care while overseeing compliance, staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, and community outreach.
The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader and experienced Registered Nurse who can guide hospice services with compassion, accountability, and a clear focus on regulatory compliance, patient care excellence, and team development.
Responsibilities include:
Directing the day-to-day operations of the Hospice Department
Overseeing patient care delivery and supporting high standards of hospice services
Providing clinical leadership and ensuring care aligns with hospice philosophy and interdisciplinary plans of care
Maintaining compliance with state and federal hospice regulations and keeping policies and procedures current
Developing departmental goals, strategic plans, and performance improvement initiatives
Managing staffing, scheduling, hiring, orientation, training, evaluations, and disciplinary processes
Monitoring departmental budget, billing reconciliation, medication discrepancies, and charge-related processes
Supporting communication among staff, patients, and families to ensure coordinated care
Serving as a liaison between hospice, hospital leadership, physicians, agencies, and the community
Representing hospice services at community events, professional meetings, and outreach activities
Participating in committees and completing required hospice administrative training
Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Completion of 16 hours of hospice-specific administrative education within 12 months of hire required.
Two years of hospice administration experience preferred.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Qualifications:
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