Hospice Director, RN
Location: Minnesota
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Join a locally owned organization that has been improving people’s lives for more than 40 years and lead a dedicated hospice team committed to exceptional, compassionate end-of-life care. As Hospice Director, RN, you will guide clinical practice, support and develop your team, and help shape the future of our hospice program while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
Why you’ll love this role
- Annual salary range: $105,000 – $115,000, commensurate with experience
- $5,000 hiring bonus
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company participation
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- 100% clinical license reimbursement
- CEU reimbursement up to $400 per year plus 2 days of CEU PTO
- Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- Work with a supportive, mission-driven hospice team in a locally owned and operated organization
What you’ll do
- Provide leadership and direction to the hospice clinical team to ensure safe, effective, and efficient delivery of hospice services.
- Plan, assign, and monitor the daily work of hospice staff to ensure optimal caseload balance, timely visits, and excellent patient and family experience.
- Hire, supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop professional and paraprofessional team members, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative culture.
- Oversee staff scheduling to maximize productivity while supporting work–life balance and continuity of care.
- Lead Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care planning across nursing, social work, spiritual care, aides, and other disciplines.
- Actively participate in facility meetings, team huddles, and cross-functional initiatives as requested.
- Manage a limited hospice caseload when needed, maintaining strong clinical competence and visibility in the field.
- Partner with leadership to create and implement recruitment, orientation, and onboarding strategies that attract and retain high-quality hospice talent.
- Provide ongoing education, in-services, and coaching to hospice staff to ensure compliance with agency policies, payer requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards.
- Lead communication and implementation of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, including sharing updates, tracking outcomes, and driving performance.
- Represent the hospice program in the community by providing education, information, and support to referral sources, facilities, and other external partners.
- Collaborate with marketing and outreach teams to support business growth and strengthen referral relationships.
What you bring
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota, in good standing.
- Prefer at least two (2) years of experience as a hospice RN.
- Prefer at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience (e.g., charge RN, clinical supervisor, manager, or director), ideally in hospice or home health.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and deep commitment to high-quality, patient- and family-centered end-of-life care.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort with balancing clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Make a difference every day
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape both the day-to-day experience of patients and families and the long-term success of our hospice program. If you are a compassionate, collaborative RN leader who is passionate about hospice and ready to guide an engaged team, we invite you to apply and help us continue our mission of improving people’s lives.
Apply today!
📩 Send your confidential resume to Duane Stone at Duane.Stone@gogpac.com
📞 Call/Text: 847-385-3995 for more details.
💬 Connect on LinkedIn: Message Duane Stone directly to learn more.
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