Urgent Hiring Hospice Assistant Director of Nursing ADON
Listed compensation
$90k-$95k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support with up-to-date education and training opportunities!
Are you a compassionate and professional Registered Nurse with leadership experience in hospice care? Do you excel in delivering excellent customer service and have a passion for providing the highest quality care to patients and their families? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice RN, Assistant Director of Nursing (DON) in Dallas, TX.
About Us
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team!
Check out the Great Place to Work link!
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Essential Functions
The Hospice RN, Asisstant Director of Nursing (ADON) role is perfect for an experienced hospice nurse who loves people and is committed to providing exceptional care with a touch of hospitality. The ideal candidate will be adept at administrative tasks and comfortable using the Home Care, Homebase EMR system.
Assist the Director of Nursing in the daily operations of the hospice program.
Perform administrative tasks, including documentation, reporting, and compliance monitoring, using the Home Care, Homebase EMR system.
Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.
Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients' needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the nursing staff, promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
- Ensure high-quality care is delivered to patients by adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Participate in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of nursing staff.
- Address and resolve any patient or staff concerns promptly and professionally.
- Stay current with the latest hospice care practices and regulatory requirements.
Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with 1 years in a leadership role in hospice or palliative care.
- Strong understanding of hospice regulations and standards.
- Home Care Home Base experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
What Makes Us Different
- People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
- Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off
- Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
- Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing assists with daily hospice operations, including administrative tasks, compliance monitoring, and documentation. They also provide leadership to nursing staff, ensure high-quality patient care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 46 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 41% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.6 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $90k–$95k | Nursing Leadership median $120k (middle half $103k–$140k)113 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Texas | 416 active | 5,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 41% no call · 74% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Registered Nurse listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment416 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Hospice Nursing listings | 399 in the last 30 days | 133 the 30 days before (+200%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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