Hospice Director Jobs
Hospice Director jobs are open across home health, hospital, and nonprofit sectors, from facility-level and regional director roles to senior executive positions, with specializations in clinical operations, palliative care program development, and interdisciplinary team leadership. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a compassionate, proactive, and collaborative nursing leader ready to take your career to the next level? Join PruittHealth Hospice, where we believe “our family, your family, one family” is more than a motto—it’s our mission.
We’re seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our hospice care team. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to provide exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate hospice services for patients and families.
- Supervise interdisciplinary team members (nurses, social workers, chaplains, etc.).
- Oversee admissions, care planning, and compliance with state/federal regulations.
- Ensure quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical and community liaison for hospice education and outreach.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
- 1+ years of field hospice experience.
- 1+ years of leadership experience (preferred).
- Strong clinical skills and understanding of Hospice and Palliative Care.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and CPR certification.
- Experience in hospice, home health, med/surg, or oncology is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why Join PruittHealth Hospice?
We invest in our employee-partners with:
- Top-of-market pay + annual merit increases
- Flexible schedules & paid time off
- Competitive mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) & profit sharing
- Preceptorship & hands-on training
- Supportive, family-like team culture
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At PruittHealth, we’re committed to your growth, safety, and success. We support our caregivers with the tools and resources they need to thrive—because when you care for others, we care for you.
Ready to Lead with Heart?
We’re eager to connect with passionate leaders like you.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth Hospice!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
INTRODUCTION
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a compassionate, proactive, and collaborative nursing leader ready to take your career to the next level? Join PruittHealth Hospice, where we believe “our family, your family, one family” is more than a motto—it’s our mission.
We’re seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our hospice care team. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to provide exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate hospice services for patients and families.
- Supervise interdisciplinary team members (nurses, social workers, chaplains, etc.).
- Oversee admissions, care planning, and compliance with state/federal regulations.
- Ensure quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical and community liaison for hospice education and outreach.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
- 1+ years of field hospice experience.
- 1+ years of leadership experience (preferred).
- Strong clinical skills and understanding of Hospice and Palliative Care.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and CPR certification.
- Experience in hospice, home health, med/surg, or oncology is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why Join PruittHealth Hospice?
We invest in our employee-partners with:
- Top-of-market pay + annual merit increases
- Flexible schedules & paid time off
- Competitive mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) & profit sharing
- Preceptorship & hands-on training
- Supportive, family-like team culture
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At PruittHealth, we’re committed to your growth, safety, and success. We support our caregivers with the tools and resources they need to thrive—because when you care for others, we care for you.
Ready to Lead with Heart?
We’re eager to connect with passionate leaders like you.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth Hospice!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AccentCare10
- PruittHealth7
- Optum2
- Trinity Health2
- Bayada Home Health Care1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospice director jobs.
- Registered Nurse or licensed clinical credential with active state licensure
- Minimum of three to five years in hospice or palliative care leadership
- Working knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for hospice
- Demonstrated experience managing interdisciplinary care teams and clinical staff
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems commonly used in home health
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related clinical field
Tips for Your Hospice Director Job Search
Lead your resume with clinical metrics
Hospice directors are hired on outcomes. Quantify census growth, patient satisfaction scores, and care quality indicators you improved in past roles. Recruiters hiring at this level expect you to own operational results, not just describe responsibilities.
Attach your licensure up front
State licensure requirements for hospice administrators vary by location. Pull the relevant clinical or administrator license you hold to the top of your credentials section so screeners don't have to hunt for it. Ambiguity costs you early-round callbacks.
Filter openings by ownership model
For-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based hospices hire directors with different priorities. Nonprofit and faith-based programs often emphasize interdisciplinary culture and community integration. Targeting listings that match your background makes every application stronger.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hospice director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a regulatory competency example
Interview panels for hospice directors routinely ask how you handled a Medicare certification survey or a state compliance audit. Prepare a specific, structured example that shows you can lead a team through regulatory scrutiny without disrupting patient care.
Negotiate start date around your notice period
Hospice director transitions involve real operational handoff. Propose a start date that gives your current employer adequate transition time. Hiring organizations in this sector respect that diligence and it signals how you'll handle leadership continuity in your new role.
Hospice Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hospice directors?
The companies hiring the most hospice directors right now include AccentCare, PruittHealth, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is highest at regional and national operators expanding their service footprint.
How many hospice director jobs are remote?
About 19% of hospice director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote arrangements most common for regional or multi-site director roles overseeing operations across several locations. Facility-level directors are almost always expected to be on-site given their hands-on clinical and team leadership responsibilities.
How do you become a hospice director?
Most hospice directors start in a direct patient care role, typically as a registered nurse or social worker, then move into a clinical supervisor or care coordinator position. From there, building experience managing staff, budgets, and regulatory compliance opens the path to a director role. Earning a healthcare administration credential alongside your clinical license strengthens candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a hospice director with limited leadership experience?
Yes, but you'll likely need to frame adjacent experience deliberately. Clinical coordinators, charge nurses, or case managers who have led interdisciplinary meetings, managed on-call schedules, or overseen a patient census can position that work as directorial in scope. Targeting smaller or rural hospice programs gives you the best entry point when formal director titles are absent from your history.
What does the hospice director interview process look like?
Most hospice director processes run two to three rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership, often including a medical director and senior nurses. A final round typically involves the executive team or a board representative. Expect scenario questions on regulatory surveys, staff conflict, and census management at every stage.
Where can I find and apply to hospice director jobs?
You can find and apply to hospice director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your clinical background and leadership experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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