Registered nurse chief - care

Executive Director (RN) - Hospice Operations
Purple Cow Recruiting is seeking an experienced Executive Director with a strong hospice leadership background, ideally as a Registered Nurse, to oversee hospice operations in Madison, Alabama. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an RN leader who is passionate about operational excellence, regulatory compliance, team development, and delivering compassionate end-of-life care within a stable and growing hospice organization.
The Executive Director will provide oversight of all branch operations, including clinical and operational performance, financial management, compliance, admissions oversight, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic growth. This leader will manage a fully staffed interdisciplinary hospice team supporting an average daily census of approximately 120 patients while ensuring exceptional patient and family care.
Monday - Friday
~Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for hospice services
Ensure compliance with Medicare Hospice Certification requirements and state/federal regulations
Oversee clinical operations, admissions processes, quality initiatives, and census growth
Lead budgeting, financial planning, and strategic operational initiatives
Supervise and develop interdisciplinary hospice teams
Partner with clinical leadership to maintain high standards of patient-centered hospice care
Monitor operational performance metrics and implement process improvements
Maintain survey readiness and regulatory compliance standards
Report directly to the Governing Body regarding branch operations and organizational performance
Foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on compassionate care
10% annual bonus opportunity

• Monthly cell phone allowance
• $Madison, Alabama, part of the Huntsville metro area, offers a strong healthcare presence, rapid community growth, and an excellent quality of life with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Minimum of 2 years of hospice leadership experience required
Registered Nurse (RN) license strongly preferred and in good standing
Bachelor's degree required; Strong understanding of hospice operations, clinical workflows, and Medicare hospice regulations
Experience overseeing compliance, staffing, budgeting, admissions, and operational performance
Demonstrated success leading, growing, or improving hospice programs and teams

100,000 Base + 10% Bonus