Hospice Clinical Manager - Registered Nurse (San Diego)

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Role Type

Full-time

Location

On-site – San Diego, CA

Salary / Hourly Rate

$90,000 Annually Negotiable DOE

Relocation AssistRelocation Assist
Retirement/401kRetirement/401k
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance
Vision InsuranceVision Insurance
Dental InsuranceDental Insurance
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Additional Benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Role Information

Role Overview

The Hospice Clinical Manager is responsible for managing hospice care operations by overseeing patient case reviews, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and providing clinicians with guidance to ensure quality, patient-centered care. This role involves making home visits, evaluating patient progress, and adjusting care plans as needed, while handling complex cases with compassion and efficiency. It requires a registered nurse license, prior experience in hospice or home care, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations, collaborating closely with a dedicated team of clinicians, social workers, and medical staff to deliver holistic, individualized care.


Responsibilities

IMPORTANT: The client highly recommends sourcing candidates from competitors. A list of suggested competitors can be found under Additional Information.

The Hospice Clinical Manager is responsible for overseeing hospice care operations, utilizing their hospice knowledge and leadership skills to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

  • Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed. Conferences with medical director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
  • Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
  • Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures, and clinical course.
  • Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
  • Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.

  • Qualifications

    • Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

    • Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (2) years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.

    • Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.

    • Understands principles of pain/symptom management.

    Company Information

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    Additional Information

    Day to day

    As a Hospice Clinical Manager at Mission Healthcare, your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing hospice care operations, reviewing patient cases, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing guidance to clinicians to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. You will engage with both patients and the care team, making home visits and evaluating patient progress to adapt care plans as needed.


    Challenges

    This role may involve managing complex patient cases and coordinating care across multiple disciplines. As a leader in hospice care, you'll be expected to navigate sensitive situations with empathy and efficiency, ensuring each patient receives individualized and compassionate care.


    Reporting Structure

    The Hospice Clinical Manager will likely report to a regional director or higher-level management within Mission Healthcare’s hospice care department.


    Team

    You will work alongside a team of dedicated hospice care professionals, including clinicians, social workers, and the medical director. This interdisciplinary team collaborates to provide holistic care to patients and their families.


    Companies to source from

    • San Diego:

    a. VITAS

    b. Seaport Scripps Home Health & Hospice

    c. Comfort and Peace

    d. samson’s hospice (the name escapes me at the moment)

    • IE:

    a. Guise Med Hospice

    b. Bristol

    • Rancho:

    a. Acacia

    b. Gentiva

    c. Bella Terra

    Other: Enhabit, Encompass and Bayada


    Miscellaneous Info

    No Sponsorship

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    Interview Information

    Interview Process

    Step 1: Initial phone interview to review qualifications.

    Step 2: In-person or virtual interview with the hiring manager or team lead.

    Step 3: Final interview and possible job offer.


    Key Screening Questions

    • Can you describe your experience in hospice care and how it has equipped you to manage and guide a team of clinicians effectively?

    • How do you use your leadership skills to ensure consistency in patient care across an interdisciplinary team?

    • Describe a challenging case you managed that required both your hospice expertise and leadership to deliver a successful outcome.