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:
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Directing the day-to-day operations of the Hospice Department
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Overseeing patient care delivery and supporting high standards of hospice services
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Providing clinical leadership and ensuring care aligns with hospice philosophy and interdisciplinary plans of care
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Maintaining compliance with state and federal hospice regulations and keeping policies and procedures current
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Developing departmental goals, strategic plans, and performance improvement initiatives
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Managing staffing, scheduling, hiring, orientation, training, evaluations, and disciplinary processes
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Monitoring departmental budget, billing reconciliation, medication discrepancies, and charge-related processes
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Supporting communication among staff, patients, and families to ensure coordinated care
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Serving as a liaison between hospice, hospital leadership, physicians, agencies, and the community
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Representing hospice services at community events, professional meetings, and outreach activities
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Participating in committees and completing required hospice administrative training
Qualifications:
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Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas required.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
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Completion of 16 hours of hospice-specific administrative education within 12 months of hire required.
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Two years of hospice administration experience preferred.
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Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
