Hospice Nurse Manager

Olathe Health; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Health is seeking a Hospice Nurse Manager responsible for clinical oversight and operational management of hospice nursing services. The role involves ensuring high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in accordance with regulations and policies.

Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree in Nursing, combined with hospice or palliative care experience. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential. Join Olathe Health to make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree Nursing required.
• 2 years of hospice or palliative care experience necessary.
• 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of hospice nursing services.
• Promotes patient-centered care aligned with hospice philosophy.
• Conducts performance evaluations and competency validations.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

2 years of hospice or palliative care experience

1 year of leadership or supervisory experience

Job description

Position Title

Hospice Nurse Manager

Days

Full Time

Location

Olathe Medical Pavilion D

Position Summary

The Hospice Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical oversight, supervision, and operational management of hospice nursing services. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state regulations, and organizational policies. The Nurse Manager leads interdisciplinary coordination, supports staff competency, drives performance improvement, and ensures regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Oversees daily operations of hospice nursing services (RNs, LPNs, and Hospice Aides as applicable).
• Promotes patient-centered, compassionate care aligned with hospice philosophy.
• Provides oversight and supervision of hospice nursing services aligned with individualized plans of care.
• Reviews clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensures timely and compliant admissions, recertifications, and visit frequencies.
• Monitors clinical outcomes including symptom management and hospitalization rates.
• Provides clinical guidance on symptom management, end-of-life care, and complex cases.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, timekeeping, orientation, ongoing education and caseload distribution and productivity.
• Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Actively participates and may lead weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Assists with budgeting, resource utilization, and supply management.
• Provides direction, suggestions, and education to promote and improve the patient experience.
• Conducts interviews in a professional and effective manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem resolution skills.
• Participates in committees and work groups.
• Works collaboratively with providers, ancillary departments, and vendors.
• Promotes a culture of professional accountability and emotional intelligence.
• Conducts performance evaluations, competency validations, coaching and correction actions when needed.
• Leads or participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) initiatives.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• 2 or more years of hospice or palliative care experience
• 1 or more years of leadership or supervisory experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license
• KDADS Background Review upon Hire
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent. MVR results must be in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy. Candidate must have access to reliable, personal transportation. Vehicle must carry insurance with at least the minimum automobile liability insurance levels required by the state(s) of operation.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-54979

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.