Director of Hospice

Stillwater Medical Center Healthcare Authority•Stillwater, OK

About The Position

The Director of Hospice provides strategic, operational, clinical, financial, and regulatory leadership for the hospice program within Stillwater Medical at Home and the Stillwater Medical health system. The Director is responsible for the overall management, growth, quality outcomes, compliance, and performance of the hospice service line, overseeing all clinical and non-clinical personnel. The role ensures compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care aligned with hospice philosophy, the organization’s mission, regulatory requirements, and patient and family expectations. The Director is accountable for program development, fiscal stewardship, workforce engagement, quality and patient experience outcomes, referral growth, and interdisciplinary team effectiveness. The position directly supervises the Clinical Manager and non-clinical personnel and maintains ultimate accountability for all hospice operations.

Requirements

Hospice Administrator License or willingness to obtain one.
Two years of hospice management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.
Working knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and reimbursement methodologies.
Strong understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation.
Demonstrated financial and budget management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Highly organized, able to handle multiple and shifting assignments, and able to present a professional image.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record; maintaining these is a condition of employment.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma.
Adequate hearing or sound perception, with corrections if needed, and adequate or corrected vision to perform the stated job duties.
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and through computer-facilitated meetings.
Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to operate office machines.
Computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing marketing and program development in the health care arena.
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related healthcare field.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, operational, clinical, financial, and regulatory leadership for the hospice program.
Manage the hospice service line, including its growth, quality outcomes, compliance, and overall performance.
Oversee clinical and non-clinical personnel and directly supervise the Clinical Manager and non-clinical personnel.
Ensure delivery of compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care consistent with hospice philosophy, organizational mission, regulatory requirements, and patient and family expectations.
Lead program development, fiscal stewardship, workforce engagement, quality and patient experience outcomes, referral growth, and interdisciplinary team effectiveness.
Maintain ultimate accountability for hospice operations.