Hospice RN Executive Director

Heartland Hospice • Fremont, MI

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About The Position

Overview Lead with Compassion. Serve with Purpose. Transform Hospice. We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a RN Hospice Executive Director to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with strong leadership experience in hospice care, home health, or clinical operations management. If you’re a natural leader who is passionate about patient-centered care, team development, and clinical excellence, we invite you to bring your talent to a place where you can truly make a difference.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment (required)
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees