Hospice RN Clinical Manager

Optimal Care•Kalamazoo, MI

2h•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead hospice care delivery with clinical excellence, compassion, and a deep commitment to supporting patients and families during life’s final journey. As a Hospice Clinical Manager, you’ll oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing end-of-life care, ensuring every patient receives coordinated, high-quality support that honors dignity, comfort, and individual needs. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who blends strong clinical judgment with leadership capability and a passion for hospice philosophy. You’ll guide and develop an interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and other supportive services—while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational excellence are consistently met. Partnering closely with field staff, physicians, and organizational leadership, you’ll shape care delivery, support staff development, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of hospice services. Your leadership will directly influence both patient experience and team culture, ensuring compassionate care remains at the center of every decision.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State License as a Registered Nurse
Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
Ability to travel moderately within 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 with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Empathy for 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

Oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing end-of-life care.
Ensure every patient receives coordinated, high-quality support that honors dignity, comfort, and individual needs.
Guide and develop an interdisciplinary team—including nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and other supportive services.
Ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational excellence are consistently met.
Partner closely with field staff, physicians, and organizational leadership.
Shape care delivery, support staff development, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of hospice services.
Provide on-call administrative phone support rotation for after-hours field staff.