Job Description
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.
Join Uvalde Memorial Hospital as we open our brand new, state-of-the-art 153,000 square-foot hospital in Fall, 2021!
UMH is a Joint Commission Accredited hospital, recognized both nationally and internationally for both patient quality and employee engagement successes.
- Received award for placing in the top quartile in Modern Healthcare’s National “Top 100 Best Places to Work.”
- Received National recognition from Press Ganey for sustained top decile performance in employee engagement, resulting in over 15 awards from Press Ganey over the last 10 years.
- 20 years of accreditation by The Joint Commission.
- International acclamation from Studer Group with both their Fire Starter Award for patient and employee performance, as well as Discharge Processes in Patient Care
- CMS 4-Star rated hospital in Patient Quality of Care for two years.
- Top-of-the-line equipment providing the service region with access to medical care that rivals what is found in a big city
- Highly trained staff who have advanced certifications and take pride in advancing their education in the latest healthcare practices.
Situated at the base of the Hill Country, Uvalde is considered the "best kept secret in the West." It is the honey capital of the world, which means our Southern charm comes naturally. Also known as the "tree city," it is one of the few places you will find hundred- year-old-trees growing in the middle of the roads. Spectacular spring flowers and amazing autumn colors are the backdrop to outdoor adventures. We host tourists year-round with a variety of summer activities and hunting for dove, deer, and turkey in the fall. A short commute to San Antonio yields world-class shopping and dining. After a day of urban adventure, return home to rural Texas where running home for lunch every day and raising a family in a small town atmosphere is completely feasible.
Benefits for Full Time Employees Include:
- Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
- Retirement Plans including matching 403(b) and 457(b) plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Wellness Program
