Clinical Care Manager, RN - Hospice

About the Role

Hospice nursing is more than a specialty—it’s a calling. As a Clinical Care Manager (RN) – Hospice at VitalCaring, you will be at the center of the patient and family experience, ensuring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care every step of the way. You will guide families, support your team, and make sure each patient’s final chapter is met with respect, peace, and clinical excellence.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations nationwide. Our culture is grounded in purpose and driven by our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. We invest in our people because they are the reason we deliver exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Previous hospice or home health experience required, with a 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Full‑time salaried role with flexibility.
• Generous paid time off (6 weeks PTO).
• Health & wellness coverage: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Virtual and mental health support.
• FSAs & HSAs.
• Supplemental health and life insurance.
• Financial and legal resources, including prepaid legal plans and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition and continuing‑education reimbursement.