Clinical Care Manager RN Hospice

Guide Care. Support Families. Lead with Compassion When It Matters Most.

Join Vital Caring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives. Hospice nursing is more than a specialty – it’s a calling. At Vital Caring, we walk alongside patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful transitions. As a Clinical Care Manager (RN) – Hospice, you are at the center of that experience—ensuring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care every step of the way.

• Be a Steady Guide for Patients & Families:
  Provide clarity, compassion, and support during end-of-life care.
• Lead the Plan of Care:
  Ensure every patient’s care is aligned with their goals, focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Collaborate Across the Care Team:
  Work closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and caregivers to deliver holistic hospice care.
• Own the Clinical Picture:
  Act as the hub connecting referrals, providers, and care teams to ensure seamless, timely care.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Full‑time salaried role with flexibility + 6 weeks PTO.

• Coordinate and oversee hospice patient care across the interdisciplinary team, including contracted providers.
• Serve as the central point of communication between physicians, caregivers, patients, and internal teams.
• Manage physician orders and ensure timely entry, approval, and alignment with the plan of care.
• Partner with Intake to support timely admissions and follow up on pending referrals.
• Continuously assess patient needs and ensure appropriate reassessment with any change in condition.
• Lead development, implementation, and updates of individualized hospice plans of care.
• Support patients and families through education, symptom management, and end‑of‑life care planning.
• Review clinical reports (occurrence, infection control, OnCall) and take appropriate action.
• Participate in and contribute to IDG meetings, supporting care planning and decision‑making.
• Perform in‑home visits as needed to support care delivery and team alignment.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Identify trends or gaps in care and Escalate to Branch leadership with recommendations.

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Previous Hospice or Home Health experience required, with strong understanding of end‑of‑life care.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or care coordination experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, particularly in symptom management and patient comfort.
• Excellent communication skills – able to support patients, families, and care teams through complex and emotional situations.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification.

Competitive base salary plus benefits package that recognizes your expertise and impact.

Virtual & Mental Health Support

FSAs & HSA

Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Work‑Life Balance & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

We invite nurses who feel called to hospice – leaders with compassion, purposeful communication, and a desire to guide others through life’s most important moments – to join our team.

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