What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Hospice position at UVALDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
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.