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Are you a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse with leadership experience in hospice care? Do you excel in delivering excellent customer service and have a passion for providing the highest quality care to patients and their families? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice RN, Director of Nursing (DON) in Tomball, TX.
About Us:
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team!
Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353
Essential Functions:
As the Hospice RN, Director of Nursing (DON), you will be responsible for overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. You will lead a team of skilled nurses and caregivers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.
- Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation).
- Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.
- Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of the Hospice personnel.
- Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
- Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third- party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T), assists in development of the IDG/T plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
- Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse .
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with 1 years in a leadership role in hospice or palliative care.
- Strong understanding of hospice regulations and standards.
- Home Care Home Base experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
What Makes Us Different:
- People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
- Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
- Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
- Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Are you a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse with leadership experience in hospice care? Do you excel in delivering excellent customer service and have a passion for providing the highest quality care to patients and their families? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice RN, Director of Nursing (DON) in Tomball, TX.
About Us:
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team!
Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353
Essential Functions:
As the Hospice RN, Director of Nursing (DON), you will be responsible for overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. You will lead a team of skilled nurses and caregivers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.
- Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation).
- Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.
- Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of the Hospice personnel.
- Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
- Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third- party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T), assists in development of the IDG/T plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
- Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse .
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with 1 years in a leadership role in hospice or palliative care.
- Strong understanding of hospice regulations and standards.
- Home Care Home Base experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
What Makes Us Different:
- People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
- Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
- Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
- Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Who's Hiring
- Gentiva48G
- Compassus17C
- Prime Source14P
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice13E
- Amedisys12A
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services35
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
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 Gentiva, Compassus, and Prime Source, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is highest at regional and national operators expanding their service footprint.
How many hospice director jobs are remote?
About 22% of hospice director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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