Hospice Clinical Manager | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Optimal Care•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Clinical Manager leads hospice care delivery with clinical excellence, compassion, and a commitment to supporting patients and families. The role oversees a multidisciplinary team providing coordinated, high-quality end-of-life care that honors dignity, comfort, and individual needs. The manager guides and develops nurses, social workers, spiritual care staff, and other supportive services while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational excellence. Working closely with field staff, physicians, and organizational leadership, the manager shapes care delivery, supports staff development, and drives continuous improvement across hospice services. The position is based at the Kalamazoo, Michigan office and works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rotation providing on-call administrative phone support for after-hours field staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to travel moderately within the service area.
Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of business management principles and healthcare operations.
Knowledge of governmental regulations, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and CHAP standards.
Advanced nursing skills consistent with accepted clinical standards.
Ability to assess and respond to diverse needs across varied care settings.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Empathy in managing emotional situations while respecting individual lifestyles.
Leadership abilities, including coaching, personnel management, and staff development.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and palliative care principles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Hospice or home health experience.
Management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead hospice care delivery and oversee a multidisciplinary team.
Guide and develop nurses, social workers, spiritual care staff, and other supportive services.
Ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational excellence.
Partner with field staff, physicians, and organizational leadership to shape care delivery.
Support staff development and drive continuous improvement across hospice services.
Provide on-call administrative phone support for after-hours field staff as part of a rotation.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Mileage reimbursement.
Minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees; part-time and per-diem employees also accrue paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
HSA and FSA options, including dependent care.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Pet insurance.
ID and fraud protection.