Executive Director/Administrator

Luminary Hospice · Irving, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Reports To: Vice President of Operations *Registered Nurse Licensure Required About Luminary Hospice: At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey. Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers. About the role: The Executive Director/Administrator is responsible for the overall direction of the hospice services. He/she is responsible for the employment of qualified hospice personnel; is responsible for the provision of hospice services, directly, and the delegation to and coordination of hospice personnel evaluations; is responsible for establishing standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The Executive Director/Administrator establishes , implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Job Responsibilities: Operational planning and budgeting. Ensuring organizational compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Assures that all business conduct is above minimum standards by law and will not condone any activities that achieve results through violation of the law, unethical business, or patient care practices. Monitoring business operations to ensure financial stability . Evaluating hospice services and personnel using measurable outcomes and objectives . Conflict and complaint management and resolution. Establishing and maintaining effective channels of communication including integration or technology, as applicable. Ensuring hospice personnel stay current with clinical information and practices. Ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing . Staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing, and quality assessment performance improvement. Ensuring that interdisciplinary care is provided. Ensuring supportive services are available to personnel. Ensuring coordination with other departments, services, and senior management, as appropriate . Ensuring staff and organization stay current on local and national hospice issues and trends. Ensuring that appropriate service policies and procedures are developed and implemented to accomplish identified outcomes. Directing staff in the performance of their duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation, and provision of service to patients. Ensuring appropriate staff supervision during all service hours. Monitoring service utilization to ensure delivery of comprehensive care. Ensuring services provided by other agencies are authorized by the hospice. Monitoring operational progress toward accomplishing

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Management roles in senior living carry a unique blend of healthcare oversight and business operations that most job listings barely touch on. Executive Directors and Administrators are typically responsible for state regulatory compliance, staff retention, census management, and family satisfaction β€” all at the same time. In Texas, Assisted Living Facility administrators must meet HHSC licensing requirements, which often include specific training hours and ongoing continuing education.

What surprises many new administrators is the direct involvement with families during crises β€” end-of-life transitions, care disputes, and emergency situations all land on your desk. Staff turnover in senior living runs high nationally, so a significant part of the role is recruiting, training, and retaining quality caregivers. Facilities in the DFW market compete heavily for qualified staff, making retention strategy a critical skill for anyone in these positions.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical day starts with a census and staffing review β€” confirming occupancy, checking for any overnight incidents, and ensuring the day's shifts are fully covered. Morning stand-ups with department heads (nursing, dietary, activities, maintenance) set priorities for the day. You will spend time on the floor interacting with residents and families, which doubles as quality checks and relationship building.

Afternoons often shift to administrative work β€” reviewing financial reports, handling vendor relationships, preparing for state surveys, and managing marketing efforts to maintain occupancy. Community outreach, hospital discharge planner relationships, and local referral networks are ongoing responsibilities. Most directors describe the role as never having two identical days β€” the blend of clinical, operational, and interpersonal challenges keeps the work unpredictable but engaging.

About This Employer

Luminary Hospice is a Parent Agency located in Irving, TX at 6500 N Belt Line Rd, Ste 100.

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DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical/Health Services Manager positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $58.48/hr ($121,638/yr). The typical range is $44.34 – $75.25/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $65,520/yr
DFW Median $121,638/yr
Experienced (90th) $204,838/yr
vs. National Median -1.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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Facility Type Parent Agency

6500 N Belt Line Rd, Ste 100, Irving, TX 75063

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