Director - Hospice

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.