Hospice RN Administrator II

$120,000 - $135,000 / year

Overview

Lead with Compassion. Serve with Purpose.

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a RN Hospice Administrator to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with strong leadership experience in hospice care, home health, or clinical operations management.

If you’re a natural leader who is passionate about patient-centered care, team development, and clinical excellence, we invite you to bring your talent to a place where you can truly make a difference.

The Administrator RN II provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for assigned Hospice location with a mid-size census. This role will oversee and lead the day-to-day operations, including managing and directing interdisciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and patient-centered care, fostering a culture of compassion, respect and integrity to meet business and organizational goals, regulatory standards, and community needs. Responsibilities include leadership and development, financial performance, community outreach, human resources, office operations and communication and relationship building with the Governing Body, referral partners, the community. In this role, the Administrator ensures assigned Hospice location delivers outstanding service, while upholding the company’s mission, vision and values.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership for a mid-sized hospice program, accountable for clinical quality, operational performance, and balanced, sustainable census growth.
Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through focusing on quality care and/or service.
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
Promotes and monitors compliance with requirements and standards established by accrediting or licensing agencies, regulatory agencies and state or federal law relevant to areas of responsibility.
Uses statistical and qualitative information to manage quality.
Requires employees to exhibit technical knowledge and effective skill education related to their job.
Ensures policies and procedures are followed.
Accepts responsibility for remaining current in the latest trends, developments and technologies relative to area of work by: Actively pursuing self-development, attending in-services, and circulating relevant information to appropriate employees.
Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Governing Body, that guide and support the provision of services.
Manages Human Resources effectively.
Shows consistency between words and actions.
Promotes positive communicationsand keeps employees informed of changes by ensuring meetings with appropriate staff are conducted and documented. Is available to employees when issues arise.
Promotes/provides for core orientation plus location and job specific orientation, in service training and continuing education for employees, volunteers and contract personnel.
Conducts educational programs for outside agencies as deemed necessary.
Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide services.
Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborates with the Governing Body, Corporate leadership and employees to establish goals and standards for performance; reviews and monitors progress regularly and redirects efforts where goals are not being met.
Determines qualifications and competence of employees.
Completes all performance evaluations prior to due date.
Takes appropriate and timely action in disciplinary situations; documents actions taken in accordance with policy.
Makes appropriate assignments among employees in accordance with their personal abilities and limitations; ensures fair and consistent workload distribution.
Manages Office Operations effectively.
Directs the multiple teams of the assigned location, if applicable.
Plans and organizes tasks and resources to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize, establish and deal with priorities.
Measures progress toward set goals; takes corrective action on projects, as appropriate.
Considers the impact of department/location/provider decisions on the overall functioning of the company and its hospice affiliates.
Reviews and analyzes facts of a situation when developing a plan of action; considers all relevant information to make the most informed decision possible.
Achieves predetermined objectives and goals.
Participates in selecting outside sources for needed services.
Ensures contract management is maintained for services from outside vendors/providers.
Assesses and improves branch/department performance as well as individual team's performance.
Ensures documentation of services is accurate and timely.
Monitors and supervises quality of patients' care of assigned location(s).
Processes emergency calls and requests for assistance.
Assists with problem solving for patients in all settings.
Prepares, monitors, and reviews monthly bills, supply costs, expense requests, mileage reimbursement, payroll and other expenses.
Makes recommendations for service area regarding market opportunities for new programs or service.
Ensures accuracy of marketing materials, public information materials and activities.
Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, customers and employees.
Investigates and completes detailed reports of any incidents/accidents, grievances, complaints, medication errors and other problems within the time frames established by policy, and implements corrective and/or preventive action immediately.
Works with physicians, patients, families, staff and others regarding problems, needs and concerns.
Responsible for supervision and evaluation of family satisfaction surveys.
Incorporates safety topics into staff meetings.
Regularly reviews safety policies and procedures (to include the Emergency Preparedness Plan); ensures that all employees are oriented to and understand their role in safety policies and procedures.
Manages Financial Resources prudently and effectively.
Completes financial reviews on recommended schedule.
Budget worksheets are completed and submitted by scheduled deadlines.
Annual expenditures are within annual budget except where variances are volume driven and have been approved.
Resource needs are anticipated and budgets are planned to meet those needs within known parameters.
Budget variances are justified on a regularly scheduled basis.
Continually seeks ways to reduce costs without affecting quality.
Controls use of overtime and temporary personnel except when justified by increased volume or decreased staffing levels.
Recommends space and other resources for needed services.
May be asked to perform routine visits to patient homes or institutional setting and/or participate in on-call schedule.

About You

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:
Registered Nurse with minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Experience:
Three to five years’ healthcare sales/ management experience preferred.
Minimum one year management/supervisory experience required.
Two or more years’ experience in hospice/home care required
Meets all state-specific requirements for the Administrator role.
Three years’ experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting preferred.
Strong understanding of hospice regulations, compliance, and Medicare conditions of participation
Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and interdisciplinary operations .
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for patients and families.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment, if applicable
CPR Certification
Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.

Salary Range: $120,000 to $135,000

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Wellness Program & Resources
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car Program
Cell Phone Reimbursement (eligible roles)
Short-Term Incentive (eligible roles)
Tuition Reimbursement

Method of Application: Apply online

Application Window: This job posting will remain open for at least three (3) business days

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply Now:

If you’re an experienced healthcare leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values compassion, leadership, and meaningful work—when life matters most.

Legalese

This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2026-143217
Category: Single Site Ops and Clinical Leadership
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

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$116,313.28 - $174,469.92 / year

Job Overview The Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) provides advanced clinical, quality, and systems expertise to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes. Maintaining a consistent presence within assigned clinical areas, the CPS directly observes care delivery, identifies practice variation, and partners with interdisciplinary and frontline teams to evaluate care processes and implement evidence-based best practices. Through the integration of evidence-based practice (EBP), research, quality improvement, and clinical innovation, the CPS leads practice optimization aligned with organizational and regulatory priorities. The CPS proactively identifies care delivery gaps, leads and evaluates practice change initiatives, translates evidence into clinical care, and analyzes clinical and outcome data to ensure sustained improvement. The CPS serves as a consultant, mentor, resource, and change leader, promoting professional practice standards, strengthening clinical capability, and optimizing care processes to achieve high-quality patient- and family-centered outcomes. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a Level 4, 82-bed regional referral center for the seven-state region with a platinum-level designation for ECMO. We treat neonate, infant and pediatric patients less than 2 years old with conditions including hypoxemic respiratory failure, infections, hematological, neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic disorders, single major or multiple anomalies requiring diagnostic work-up and/or surgical intervention. We provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), renal dialysis and body cooling for neonates among many other therapies to provide the highest level of neonatal care to infants and their families. Department Name: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Job Status: full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits Shift: Monday - Friday, variable daytime hours between 0800 and 1700 based on meetings and unit needs This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater. Duties & Responsibilities An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Builds collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, design, implement and sustain evidence-based practice standards, guidelines, policies, and protocols that improve quality of care delivery. Continuously assesses clinical practice and the practice environment at the point of care through direct observation, team collaboration, and data analysis to identify gaps, variation, and improvement opportunities; evaluates impacts of interventions on patient and population outcomes using a systematic approach. Identifies and addresses patient safety risks and trends, including those identified through event reporting systems, audits, and direct observation; escalates concerns and leads corrective actions to improve safety outcomes. Monitors and analyzes nursing-sensitive indicators and quality metrics utilizing data collection, analysis, benchmarking, and reporting to drive sustained improvements in patient safety, clinical outcomes, and overall care quality. Designs, leads and evaluates quality improvement and practice change initiatives across priority focus areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to nursing and interdisciplinary teams, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, and implementation of practice changes. Leads evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research activities, including literature appraisal, project design, and dissemination of outcomes; mentors and develops clinical staff in these areas to strengthen unit and organizational capacity. Leads and actively participates in unit-based and/or organizational committees, councils, and governance structures, influencing clinical practice standards, advancing nursing practice, and contributing to the broader healthcare knowledge base through professional engagement, publications, and/or leadership in professional organizations. Delivers direct patient care consistent with education, license, and documented competencies when needed. Evaluates, educates, and reinforces clinical scope of practice for nursing and unlicensed personnel. Ensures clarity and adherence to scope of practice by evaluating, educating, and reinforcing appropriate clinical roles and responsibilities for licensed and unlicensed personnel. Communicates effectively to ensure alignment between clinical practice, policy, and patient care needs to promote safe, coordinated and high-quality care delivery Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and Master’s degree in Nursing or a directly related health care field. Experience: 5 years clinical experience. Previous NICU RN experience strongly preferred. Certification(s) Advanced Life Support (ACLS, PALS) AND/OR other Certification(s) for specific roles may be required within 12 months of hire according to department requirements. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association. ANCC or Magnet approved clinical specialty or quality/safety focus certification required. Membership in a professional nursing or health care organization. Licensure(s): Current Registered Nurse (RN). Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $116,313.28 to $174,469.92 Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.