Hospice Area Executive – Clinical Operations

Compassus

Hospice Area Executive of Clinical Operations at Compassus overseeing all patient care activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Leadership role requiring significant experience in hospice or healthcare environments.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation.
Responsible for overall planning, directing, organizing, staffing, monitoring and reporting on, all patient care activities operating within the philosophy, mission and budget capabilities of the hospice program.
Maintains full responsibility for all day-to-day functions related to patient/family care services and any/all issues related to assuring high care quality, services monitoring, services documentation thereof and maximum utilization of all care-related resources and related costs through program-level Hospice Directors of Clinical Services.
Responsible for managing the “Big 5” of programs in assigned area: pharmacy, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, mileage and labor.
Ensures that productivity and performance standards are being met by all disciplines, by working closely with and through the supervising Hospice Director(s) of Clinical Services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Two (2) to three (3) years of leadership and nursing experience in hospice or healthcare strongly preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state of employment, in addition to every state in the Area this role will be covering, highly preferred but not required.
Current CPR certification required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

nursingpatient careservices monitoringservices documentationresource utilizationprogram managementperformance standardsleadershipclinical services management

Soft Skills

compassionintegrityexcellenceteamworkinnovation

Certifications

Registered Nurse licenseCPR certification