Director of Hospice Services

Job overview

The Director of Hospice Services is an onsite role in Fort Smith, AR; compensation is not specified. The director oversees Mercy Hospice, supporting care for patients and families during a vulnerable season of life. This leader guides hospice operations across clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administration. The role exists to support care teams, strengthen processes, and coordinate with physicians and community providers so hospice services can deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

What you'll do

• Oversee Mercy Hospice operations, including clinical quality, financial performance, compliance, safety, growth, and administrative functions
• support teams with resources
• build strong teams and improve processes
• partner with physicians and community providers
• plan strategically for hospice services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice services

hospice leadership

clinical quality

hospice operations

registered nurse

bsn

fort smith ar

mercy

hospice care

palliative care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

Requires a BSN, current Registered Nurse license, 2–4 years of health-related experience, and 3–5 years of progressive leadership. A health-related or business administration master’s degree, hospice management experience, and CHPN or hospice administrator certification are preferred.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.