Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager

Reports to: Chief Clinical Officer

Location: Davis, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., rotating on‑call responsibilities

Compensation: $130,000 – $135,000 annually

As Clinical Manager, you will lead an interdisciplinary team in delivering exceptional, patient-centered hospice care. You will oversee daily clinical operations, coach and develop staff, and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to clinical team members.
• Support staff development through orientation, education, and ongoing competency building.
• Conduct regular ride‑along visits with clinical staff to reinforce best practices, evaluate performance, and promote consistent standards of care.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide clinical guidance for complex patient situations, symptom management, and hospice care planning.
• Ensure appropriate hospice eligibility practices using Medicare guidelines, LCDs, and PPS criteria.
• Support timely, coordinated care delivery for patients and families.
• Promote evidence‑based hospice and palliative care practices.

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Monitor census, staffing needs, and clinical resources to support efficient operations.
• Assist with patient care coverage and RN case management responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain appropriate utilization of hospice resources.

• Ensure clinical documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Support compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and California hospice regulations.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, communication, and patient outcomes.

• Facilitate effective communication among interdisciplinary team members, physicians, patients, families, and community partners.
• Support problem‑solving and decision‑making in complex clinical situations.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that honors diverse beliefs, values, and patient preferences.

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in hospice, home health, palliative care, or a related setting.
• At least one (1) year of healthcare leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management and end‑of‑life care.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary care teams and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing clinical and operational needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to meet Yolo Cares employment requirements, including background screening.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 60 pounds.

• Previous hospice leadership or clinical management experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, California hospice regulations, and payer requirements.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Spanish language skills.

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees (up to 100% employer‑paid, depending on plan).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Yolo Cares is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Yolo Cares prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.