Clinical Manager of Palliative Care (RN) - Meeker, CO
About The Position
The Clinical Manager, Palliative Care provides direct nursing care and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered palliative care. The role maintains an assigned patient caseload, conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized care plans, manages symptoms, and coordinates services to promote comfort, quality of life, and alignment with patient and family goals. The Clinical Manager also provides clinical leadership and operational oversight of the regional office, supporting staff development, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and effective resource utilization. The position collaborates with organizational leadership, healthcare providers, and community partners to strengthen program effectiveness, continuity of care, and alignment with HopeWest's mission and values.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- At least three years of clinical nursing experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, hospital, or a related healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, care coordination, or program management experience.
- Current, active Registered Nurse license in Colorado, maintained throughout employment.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Colorado driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and required automobile insurance maintained throughout employment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing practice, palliative care principles, symptom management, and patient-centered care.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance direct patient care with program oversight, operational coordination, and clinical leadership.
- Effective leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, organizational leadership, patients, families, and community partners.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, clinical documentation requirements, quality standards, and patient safety practices.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record systems, Microsoft Office applications, and clinical documentation processes.
- Ability to analyze operational and clinical performance information and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Professionalism, adaptability, confidentiality, and commitment to HopeWest's mission and values.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous supervisory or healthcare management experience.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and clinical oversight for palliative care services.
- Maintain an assigned patient caseload.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Manage symptoms and coordinate services that support patient comfort, quality of life, and patient and family goals.
- Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight of the regional office.
- Support staff development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Support regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and effective resource utilization.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership, healthcare providers, and community partners to strengthen program effectiveness and continuity of care.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Mileage reimbursement of 65 cents per mile for work-related driving
- Cell phone and laptop provided for documentation
- Tuition assistance program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date
- Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
- Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave
- Employer-paid life insurance
- EAP and disability benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
- 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
