Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Director

AdvisaCare is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a visionary hospice leader to grow with us.

As the RN Hospice Director, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of our Hospice Division. This position offers a rare opportunity to lead with purpose, influence strategy, and make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and caregivers every single day.

If you believe hospice care should be personalized, compassionate, and rooted in dignity, and you thrive in environments where growth, accountability, and innovation are valued, you may be the leader we are looking for.

At AdvisaCare, our caregivers and clients come first - always. We are deeply committed to supporting our leaders so they can, in turn, support their teams and the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

Provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for the Hospice Division
Lead and support multiple offices and interdisciplinary teams
Drive growth while maintaining the highest standards of patient-centered, end-of-life care
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compassion
Ensure regulatory compliance and clinical excellence across hospice operations
Develop and mentor leadership staff to support long-term organizational success
Partner with executive leadership to advance AdvisaCare’s mission and vision

Who You Are

You are a seasoned hospice leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing organization and is motivated by impact—not just outcomes.

You are:

A passionate advocate for hospice and end-of-life care
A decisive, collaborative leader who inspires trust and builds consensus
Strategic, organized, and financially and operationally astute
Comfortable navigating complexity and change while maintaining perspective
A builder—someone who initiates, innovates, and elevates teams and systems
Diplomatic, persuasive, and skilled at leading professional teams
Mature, grounded, and able to balance urgency with empathy

Required Qualifications

Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum of 2 years of hospice experience
Previous experience overseeing or managing multiple offices
Strong communication, leadership, and employee development skills
Excellent time-management and organizational abilities
Flexibility and adaptability in a growing organization

What AdvisaCare Offers You

Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
Medical benefits available
Ability to earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Appreciation Program
Paid general orientation
Advanced skilled and leadership training opportunities
High-tech clinical support and resources
Therapy Division collaboration
24/7 staffing support
A rewarding, mission-driven work environment where your leadership truly matter

Join Us

If you feel called to hospice leadership and are excited by the opportunity to help grow and shape a thriving hospice program, we would love to speak with you.

Please forward your resume so we can schedule time to discuss your career journey—and how, together, we can make a difference.

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