Clinical Manager

Care Synergy • Denver, CO

2d • $96,241 - $109,262 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse leader to oversee, supervise, and coordinate services provided by an interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Manager is both a people leader and a clinical leader, responsible for enabling clinicians to provide outstanding patient and family care. The role leads and develops clinicians, oversees services, supports quality and regulatory excellence, and manages team workload and resources. The position is based in Denver, Colorado, and is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call duties as needed. The listed annual pay range is $96,241–$109,262. Additional compensation may include on-call pay, mileage reimbursement, and other applicable stipends based on position, schedule, and/or availability.

The Denver Hospice is a mission-driven nonprofit hospice organization and part of the Care Synergy network, which serves communities throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Its care focuses on comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life for people who are seriously ill, medically complex, frail, or nearing the end of life.

Requirements

• Current Colorado RN license.
• At least three years of healthcare supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and engage clinical teams.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality, compliance, and patient-centered care.
• Ability to balance compassion and support with clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Hospice, palliative care, home-based care, or other complex clinical-care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, support, and develop clinical team members, setting clear expectations and accountability while fostering engagement and professional growth.
• Oversee direct and indirect patient and family services provided by the interdisciplinary team.
• Recruit, orient, train, mentor, and retain high-performing team members.
• Monitor patient care and electronic medical record documentation for timeliness, accuracy, continuity, and quality.
• Promote clinical excellence and strong patient and family experiences, including performance related to CAHPS, quality measures, and industry standards.
• Manage team workload based on referrals, census, acuity, and patient needs while maintaining appropriate staffing ratios and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Facilitate collaboration across disciplines and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient conferences, and other clinical and operational meetings.
• Address patient and family concerns promptly and thoughtfully, identifying opportunities to improve care and service.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and actively participate in regulatory surveys.
• Partner with clinical, quality, finance, and operational leaders to achieve organizational goals.
• Support budget management and appropriate use of staffing, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, medications, and other patient-care resources.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical premiums of more than 90% for employees enrolled in certain plans.
• Health Savings Account funding of $1,000 for individual coverage and $2,000 for family coverage.
• Medical benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 18 days of PTO during the first year for full-time team members.
• Seven paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match on contributions up to 8% of compensation.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Education reimbursement.
• Clinical career ladders and certification pay.
• Leadership development programs.
• Team member referral and service recognition programs.
• Early wage access.
• Legal and identity-protection benefits.
• Confidential programs designed to help team members navigate life’s logistical and financial challenges.
• On-call pay, mileage reimbursement, and other applicable stipends based on position, schedule, and/or availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed