Hospice Director of Nursing
About The Position
Are you a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse with leadership experience in hospice care? Do you excel in delivering excellent customer service and have a passion for providing the highest quality care to patients and their families? If so, we invite you to join our team, Halcyon Home is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and driven Hospice Director of Nursing to lead our hospice clinical team in Houston, TX. We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support! About Us: Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team! Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353 Essential Functions: This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements and professional standards in a hospice start up environment. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who is passionate about supporting patients, families, and staff during some of life’s most meaningful moments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse .
- Minimum of 3–5 years of hospice or home health experience
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of hospice regulations and standards.
- Home Care Home Base experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for all hospice nursing services
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards of care
- Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to promote excellence and accountability
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support quality patient outcomes
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and clinical operations
- Monitor quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient satisfaction initiatives
- Participate in strategic planning and support organizational growth
Benefits
- People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
- Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
- Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
- Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
