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.