What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Branch Director position at LiveWell Partners?
Hospice Branch Director - Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Greater Detroit Area, on-site, in office.
Compensation: base salary, processed bi-weekly.
Benefits:
- 100% Paid Monthly Premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 3 Medical Plan Options
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Involuntary Life Insurance
- Mobile Device Reimbursement
- 3.5% Matched 401(K)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- 100% Paid Monthly Premiums for Short-Term Disability
LiveWell Partners is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospice Branch Director to lead our team into the next phase of growth and excellence. We're seeking a dynamic, visionary leader with a strong background in hospice operations and a respected presence in the healthcare community. This is your chance to make a lasting impact by combining your professional influence with our trusted reputation for compassionate, high-quality care.
Position Overview:
As Branch Director, you will play a critical role in expanding our presence, driving performance, and ensuring clinical and operational excellence across our service areas. You will provide strategic direction while actively engaging with staff, referral partners, and regulatory agencies to maintain and elevate the high standards of care that define our Hospice agency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Growth & Community Engagement:
Leverage your hospice leadership experience and market insight to increase awareness and utilization of hospice services throughout our regions. - Leadership & Operational Oversight:
Ensure all systems, staff training, and support mechanisms are aligned to deliver timely, compassionate care. Actively resolve day-to-day operational issues with a proactive and collaborative approach. - Clinical Excellence & Compliance:
Monitor and support clinical operations, including documentation, care planning, physician orders, QAPI programs, and patient records. Ensure readiness for audits, surveys, and compliance reviews. - Team Development & Support:
Guide, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth. - Communication with Leadership:
Maintain regular communication with the Governing Body, providing insights, updates, and recommendations aligned with organizational goals. - Regulatory Awareness:
Stay current with state and federal hospice regulations and ensure best practices are consistently applied across clinical and operational functions. - Collaboration:
Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to ongoing operational improvements and upholding our commitment to quality, integrity, and compassionate care.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospice care, including clinical leadership roles
- Well-established relationships with physicians, referral sources, and healthcare networks in our service areas
- Proven track record of leading and elevating hospice teams
- Strong communication skills, with experience in professional presentations and public speaking
- Willingness to travel within the assigned service area
This is more than just a leadership role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of hospice care in our community. If you're a mission-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative and compassionate environment, we want to hear from you.
LiveWell Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.