Hospice Clinical Manager / Clinical Educator — RN

Advantage Hospice•Jackson Township, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Advantage Hospice is seeking an experienced hospice RN to serve as their Clinical Manager / Clinical Educator / Director of Clinical Training. This position is ideal for a knowledgeable hospice nurse who enjoys mentoring clinicians, strengthening documentation, developing training programs, and helping employees provide consistent, compliant, compassionate end-of-life care. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team, this individual will oversee clinical education, staff development, competency validation, documentation improvement, and day-to-day clinical support. The position will also assist with chart audits, quality initiatives, orientation, and field supervision. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a smaller, relationship-focused hospice where leadership is accessible and education directly influences the quality of patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Ohio Registered Nurse license in good standing
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, palliative care, or skilled home care
Direct hospice experience strongly preferred
Previous experience as a clinical educator, preceptor, supervisor, clinical manager, assistant director of nursing, or experienced RN case manager preferred
Working knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations, documentation requirements, the IDG process, QAPI, and plans of care
Strong clinical assessment, teaching, communication, organization, and documentation skills
Ability to provide education to individuals and groups using different learning approaches
Ability to coach employees professionally while maintaining appropriate accountability
Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard office technology
Ability to travel to patient homes and facilities throughout the agency’s service area
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Hospice clinical care and operations
New-hire orientation and staff development
Adult education, precepting, or clinical instruction
Medicare hospice documentation and eligibility requirements
HOPE assessments and required follow-up visits
Hospice IDG coordination and plan-of-care requirements
Chart auditing and documentation improvement
QAPI and performance improvement
CHAP or other accreditation standards
Competency assessment and skills validation
Coaching nurses and hospice aides
Symptom management and end-of-life education

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and deliver clinical orientation and ongoing education for RNs, LPNs, STNAs, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Create structured orientation plans for newly hired clinical employees and monitor their progress throughout the onboarding period.
Provide field training, mentoring, and clinical support to nurses and hospice aides.
Evaluate employee knowledge and clinical competency through observation, skills validation, return demonstrations, chart review, and follow-up education.
Educate staff regarding hospice philosophy, eligibility, levels of care, symptom management, care planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Provide training on Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Ohio requirements, CHAP standards, agency policies, and documentation expectations.
Assist clinical employees with accurate, timely, and complete documentation that supports the patient’s condition, plan of care, hospice eligibility, quality of care, and reimbursement.
Conduct routine and focused chart audits and provide individualized coaching based on identified findings.
Identify documentation trends, knowledge gaps, and recurring clinical concerns that require additional education.
Develop annual education plans, in-services, competency programs, training materials, and remediation plans.
Maintain organized records of completed education, competencies, licenses, certifications, and required training.
Provide education and support related to hospice admissions, recertifications, HOPE assessments, symptom follow-up visits, transfers, live discharges, revocations, and death visits.
Assist with case review and provide clinical guidance to field staff regarding changes in condition, symptom management, and coordination of care.
Participate in IDG meetings and help ensure that documentation and plans of care reflect the patient’s current needs.
Participate in QAPI and performance improvement activities by helping translate audit findings and quality data into focused staff education.
Assist with clinical policy review and the implementation of new regulatory, documentation, and operational requirements.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on employee coaching, performance improvement, and corrective education.
Conduct supervisory and patient visits in homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities as needed.
Maintain clinical competence and assist with patient care or coverage when operationally necessary.
Promote a positive, accountable, learning-focused culture in which employees feel supported while maintaining high clinical standards.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff while appropriately escalating patient-care, compliance, and performance concerns to the Director of Nursing.