RN Clinical Manager - Hospice | Grand

Hospice Clinical Manager / Branch Manager (RN Required)

Location:

Grand County, Colorado

Department:
Namaste Hospice

Reports To:

ED

Salary: $100,000 to 120,0000 annually

Position Summary Namaste Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to serve as our Hospice Clinical Manager / drop site Manager for our Grand County drop site. This leadership role is a blend of direct patient care and operational management, with approximately 75% of time spent providing clinical services in the field and 25% focused on leadership, staff management, and branch operations.

The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient care, supporting and developing field staff, managing branch financial performance, fostering a positive culture, and growing hospice services within the community. As a member of the Namaste leadership team, this individual will play a key role in advancing our mission while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and patient satisfaction.

• Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
  • Provide direct hospice nursing care, including:
    • Hospice admissions
    • Routine nursing visits
    • Change-in-condition visits
    • Death visits
    • Family and caregiver education
    • Care coordination with interdisciplinary team members
    • Attend/help facilitate IDG meetings
    • Collaborate with Social Worker, Chaplain and Home Health aide
    • Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, Conditions of Participation, and company policies.
    • Promote high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care.
    • Participate in the interdisciplinary group (IDG) process and care planning.
    • Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Staff Management & Development
  • Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and accountability for assigned field staff.
  • Recruit, onboard, train, and develop nursing team members.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
  • Support employee engagement, retention, and professional growth.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture within the Grand County office.
• Drop Site Operations
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Grand County hospice location.
  • Monitor branch performance, productivity, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
  • Learn and utilize Homecare Homebase (HCHB) back-office functions, including:
    • Order management and approval
    • Workflow oversight
    • Documentation review
    • IDG support
  • Ensure timely completion and submission of clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with leadership to implement operational initiatives and process improvements.
• Financial Management
  • Manage and monitor direct branch costs, including:
    • Nursing services
    • Social work services
    • Chaplain services
    • Pharmacy expenses
    • Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
    • Medical supplies
  • Support responsible staffing and resource utilization while maintaining quality patient care.
  • Assist in achieving branch budget and financial goals.
• Business Development & Growth
  • Partner with hospice liaison and leadership team to grow census and market presence within Grand County and surrounding communities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, healthcare providers, facilities, and community partners.
  • Balance census growth with appropriate staffing and operational capacity.
  • Support community outreach and educational efforts that promote hospice awareness.
• On-Call Responsibilities
  • Participate in an after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation.
  • Provide leadership support for urgent clinical and operational concerns as needed.

• Active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience.
• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or related healthcare experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's…