Hospice Executive Director / Administrator (RN or Nurse Practitioner Preferred)

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LifePath Hospice

LifePath Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and mission-driven healthcare leader to serve as our Hospice Executive Director / Administrator.

This is an opportunity for an RN or Nurse Practitioner who believes hospice leadership should be grounded in compassion, integrity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to patients, families, and staff. We are looking for a leader who understands that hospice is not simply a business — it is a calling that requires both operational excellence and heart.

The ideal candidate is someone who can lead with confidence, support and inspire clinical teams, maintain regulatory excellence, and foster a culture centered on dignity, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

This position carries responsibility for overall agency operations, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary coordination, staffing oversight, financial performance, and strategic leadership consistent with federal hospice regulations and Louisiana licensing requirements.

Why Join LifePath Hospice

At LifePath Hospice, we value leaders who are visible, supportive, collaborative, and committed to strengthening both patient care and team culture. We believe strong leadership creates stability not only for staff, but also for the patients and families who trust us during some of life’s most difficult moments.

We offer:

· Competitive compensation package

· Leadership autonomy with supportive ownership structure

· Opportunity to build and strengthen an exceptional hospice team

· Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

· Meaningful work with purpose and impact

· Health, dental, and vision insurance options

· Paid time off and holiday benefits

· Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Position Responsibilities

· Provide day-to-day operational leadership and oversight of the hospice agency

· Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Louisiana licensing regulations, and accreditation standards

· Support and supervise clinical, operational, and administrative staff

· Foster a positive and supportive culture focused on teamwork and patient-centered care

· Oversee staffing, workflow coordination, budgeting, and operational performance

· Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and continuity of services

· Lead quality improvement and performance initiatives

· Maintain strong relationships with physicians, facilities, referral sources, vendors, patients, and families

· Support ethical business practices and regulatory readiness

· Serve as a liaison with the Governing Body and agency leadership

Qualifications

· Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) strongly preferred

· Hospice leadership or healthcare management experience

· Working knowledge of hospice regulations, operations, and interdisciplinary care delivery

· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to lead teams with professionalism, compassion, and accountability

· Experience with hospice operations, compliance, staffing, and quality oversight preferred

· Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and Louisiana hospice licensing standards strongly preferred

· Ability to remain calm, decisive, and supportive in a fast-paced healthcare environment

The Administrator position is responsible for overall operational management, staffing oversight, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and coordination of hospice services across the agency.

The Kind of Leader We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

· Leads with integrity and compassion

· Supports and develops their team

· Understands the emotional and operational realities of hospice care

· Values accountability without losing humanity

· Believes patients and families deserve dignity, respect, and presence

· Can balance clinical understanding with operational leadership

Join the LifePath Hospice Family

If you are a healthcare leader who believes hospice care should be compassionate, patient-focused, and mission-driven, we invite you to explore a future with LifePath Hospice.

This is more than a leadership role — it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and the team beside you every day.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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