Clinical Manager- Full Time

About the role

The Clinical Manager at Affinity Hospice is responsible for overseeing hospice clinical services, ensuring patient care is coordinated, delivered, and managed appropriately. This position requires a Registered Nurse with at least two years of management or supervisory experience in a hospice or home care setting.

Responsibilities

• Review case referrals and assess patient needs, including conducting home visits.
• Assign appropriate hospice associates and collaborate with the Medical Director to determine eligibility for services.
• Oversee and evaluate patient cases through home visits, conferences, and record reviews.
• Provide guidance to clinicians to improve performance and service delivery.
• Review patients' medical diagnoses, prognoses, medications, procedures, and clinical courses.
• Assist clinicians in establishing therapeutic goals, setting priorities, and developing effective care plans.
• Lead case conferences with hospice associates to ensure care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Conduct quarterly record reviews and provide findings and recommendations to the Executive Director and clinical staff.
• Participate in the hiring, screening, and orientation process for new associates, providing training and mentorship.
• Aid in planning, implementing, and evaluating in-service and continuing education programs for staff.
• Support policy and procedure development.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and principles.
• Assess community health needs and contribute to program development to meet those needs.
• Engage in public relations and community activities to promote the organization’s role in hospice care.
• Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with fundamental accounting practices, general ledger management, and financial reporting standards.
• Strong ability to accurately process data, identify discrepancies.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of management or supervisory experience in a hospice or home care setting.
• Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with an insured and operational automobile in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of management or supervisory experience in a hospice or home care setting.
• Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with an insured and operational automobile in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• CPR certification.

Skills

• Ability to review and assess patient needs.
• Experience in managing and supervising a team.
• Knowledge of hospice and home care services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead case conferences and provide guidance.
• Proficiency in data processing and analysis.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay.
• Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend.
• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees.
• 401K Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Free end of life training.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full Time; (40) hours / week.