Travel Nurse RN - Hospice
Uvalde, TX
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Hospice Director / Administrator

Shift: 8 Hour Days
Guaranteed Hours: Not specified
Contract: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position: RN Hospice Director/Administrator
• Role is based in both a clinical and office environment
• May involve direct patient care when needed
• Responsible for overall hospice department operations, patient care, compliance, staffing, quality, budgeting, and community relations
• Works closely with hospital leadership, physicians, staff, and community organizations

Required License & Education

• Active Texas RN License – REQUIRED
• Additional 16 hours of hospice-specific administrative education required within 12 months of hire
• BSN preferred

Required Experience

• 2 years of hospice administration experience preferred
• Hospice clinical leadership experience
• Experience with department operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality management
• Experience with performance improvement and healthcare leadership

Certifications

• Active Texas RN License – REQUIRED
• Hospice-specific administrative education: 16 hours within 12 months of hire
• Additional hospice-related certifications may be beneficial but are not specifically listed as required

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day hospice operations and patient care activities
• Provide clinical leadership and ensure quality end-of-life care
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
• Develop strategic plans, goals, and performance outcomes
• Manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, training, and performance evaluations
• Provide direct patient care when needed
• Manage department budget, billing reconciliation, and charge management
• Lead quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure staff work within their scope of practice
• Maintain relationships with hospitals, physicians, community organizations, clergy, and healthcare agencies
• Represent hospice services at community events and professional meetings
• Oversee required training related to fraud prevention, patient rights, disaster planning, infection control, and hospice administration

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidate should have:

• Active Texas RN License
• Strong hospice leadership/administrative background
• 2+ years of hospice administration experience preferred
• Strong staffing and operational management skills
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and compliance
• Quality improvement and budget management experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to transition from temp-to-perm if interested