Executive Director RN

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Executive Director (RN) to lead our Deming, NM hospice team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to drive growth, inspire high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact on patients and families. If you're passionate about leadership, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional hospice care, we'd love to have you join us.

This position offers a competitive annual salary plus a performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 32.5% of base salary, with additional earning potential tied to branch performance, growth, and quality outcomes. As Executive Director, you'll lead the overall success of the hospice program, inspire high-performing teams, drive strategic growth, and make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the community we serve.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule with the flexibility and autonomy to lead daily operations, support your team, and manage the overall success of the hospice program.
• Compensation & Bonus Opportunity: We offer a competitive annual salary plus a highly rewarding performance-based bonus opportunity of up to 32.5% of base salary , with additional earning potential tied to financial performance, revenue growth, and quality outcomes. As an Executive Director, your leadership directly influences branch success, creating meaningful opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for driving operational excellence, team performance, and exceptional patient care.
• Leadership That Drives Success: As an Executive Director (RN), you'll play a key role in shaping the future of hospice care by leading teams, driving operational excellence, fostering growth, and ensuring exceptional experiences for patients, families, and employees
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Manage the agencies program through delegation of responsibility to administrative and supervisory personnel according to their abilities and defined responsibilities
• Monitor methods of program administration, planning supervising, and evaluating
• Monitor day-to-day compliance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements
• Manage the development and implementation of administrative of administrative policies and procedures
• Establish functions and qualification for all personnel
• Determine staffing needs and patterns according to program requirement and with consideration for utilization of personnel at their maximum potential
• Authorize appointments to staff positions in collaboration with the VP of Operations
• Oversee compliance with personnel policies and procedures
• Negotiate and execute contracts with community providers for service and monitor program compliance with contractual agreements

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program strongly preferred
• Minimum Associate degree in business, healthcare or a related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or administrative experience in a hospice or home health setting
• Experienced in program administration including knowledge of healthcare policies and reimbursement practices
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate auto insurance

This is your opportunity to do work that truly matters — right now. If you're a driven RN leader ready to inspire teams, drive growth, and make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the community, APPLY TODAY! We can't wait to connect with you.

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