Hospice Clinical Manager

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

The Hospice Clinical Manager manages the clinical and operational elements of the hospice program and provides functional supervision to hospice clinical and field staff, as well as assigned office colleagues. The role oversees direct client care and supports quality, compliant clinical services in accordance with physician orders, organizational policies, procedures, and standards of practice. The manager also participates in agency leadership and sets priorities aligned with the organizational mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license from the State Board of Nursing in Maryland.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Two years of experience in a hospice agency.
Progressive supervisory or leadership experience.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface with clients, professional clinical staff, and other team members.
Valid driver’s license from the state in which practicing and reliable transportation to and from the work site.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise staff providing direct client care and assigned office colleagues.
Oversee the delivery of quality client care in conjunction with physician orders and established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Direct and support orientation for managers, supervisors, direct client care staff, contract staff, and contingent staff.
Assure agency staff compliance with federal and state regulations and accreditation requirements through record review, case conferencing, and mentoring.
Participate in agency leadership functions as a member of the management team.
Ensure accurate and complete client care documentation is completed on time in preparation for billing.
Set goals and priorities consistent with the organizational mission and strategic plan, incorporating appropriate interdepartmental or interdisciplinary input.