Hospice Clinical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RVNAhealth is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Clinical Manager to lead and support our Hospice nursing and coordination teams. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring exceptional, person-centered end-of-life care. The Hospice Clinical Manager will be responsible for day-to-day clinical operations, team supervision, regulatory compliance, and workflow management-all while fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and clinical excellence.

This position will support the Southern Territory of Fairfield County (including Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich and surrounding towns).

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of hospice clinical services, ensuring timely and compliant care delivery.

Supervise and mentor RN, LPN, and Coordinator staff , including performance evaluations and professional development.

Manage workflow tasks in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) , ensuring timely completion of clinical orders to prevent delays in patient care.

Provide real-time feedback to clinicians on documentation, clinical effectiveness, and symptom management.

Lead interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings , ensuring care plans meet all hospice and regulatory requirements.

Conduct joint field visits and provide ongoing training and clinical support.

Collaborate with the Manager of Support Services and QAPI team to maintain high standards of care and continuous improvement.

Participate in the Administrator On-Call rotation as needed.

Assist in staffing strategy, hiring decisions, onboarding, and retention efforts.

Contribute to policy review, budgeting, program planning , and strategic initiatives related to clinical services.

Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with at least 1 year of full-time clinical hospice experience, or

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least 3 years of full-time clinical experience, including 1 year in hospice.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.

Proficiency with electronic medical records; experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) preferred.

Strong critical thinking, workflow optimization, and multitasking skills.

Deep knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation , State of CT Licensure , CHAP Standards , and HIPAA .

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join RVNAhealth?

At RVNAhealth, we believe in delivering expert care with heart. As part of our hospice team, you'll have the chance to shape the end-of-life experience for patients and their families with dignity and compassion-while leading a dedicated team of professionals. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and a deep commitment to excellence and community care.

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth

RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer :

• Competitive compensation
• Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Personal Wellness Days
• A supportive and employee-centric culture
• Comprehensive orientation
• Career path
• Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
• Wellness programs

Compensation :

The pay range listed represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.