Clinical Manager

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to oversee clinical staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure delivery of high-quality hospice services. The Clinical Manager will supervise nursing personnel and collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an active Illinois RN license, BSN preferred, hospice or home health care experience, and at least two years in a management role. Travel to patient sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• Hospice or home health care experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Review patient referrals and coordinate hospice services.
• Supervise, guide, and support clinical personnel to ensure quality patient care.
• Review patient diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and clinical progress.
• Assist clinicians with care planning, treatment goals, and symptom management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate patient care.
• Conduct quarterly medical record reviews and communicate recommendations.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and orienting clinical staff.
• Support staff education, training, and continuing development.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Support hospice policies, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals.
• Participate in community outreach and activities that promote hospice services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

RN license (Illinois)

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to oversee clinical staff, coordinate patient care, and ensure the delivery of high-quality hospice services. The Clinical Manager will support clinical operations, supervise nursing personnel, and collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team.

Reports To: Clinical Director
Department: Clinical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient referrals, assess care needs, and coordinate appropriate hospice services.
• Supervise, guide, and support clinical personnel to ensure quality patient care.
• Review patient diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and clinical progress.
• Assist clinicians with care planning, treatment goals, and symptom management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate patient care.
• Conduct quarterly medical record reviews and communicate recommendations.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and orienting clinical staff.
• Support staff education, training, and continuing development.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Support hospice policies, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals.
• Participate in community outreach and activities that promote hospice services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Hospice or home health care experience required.
• At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and pain and symptom management.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel as needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical leadership and staff supervision
• Patient care coordination
• Hospice and end-of-life care
• Quality assurance and performance improvement
• Clinical documentation and record review
• Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

Work Environment

This position involves both office-based and field responsibilities, including clinical staff supervision, patient care coordination, record reviews, and occasional home visits.

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to supporting patients, families, and clinical professionals through compassionate hospice care.