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.
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

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