Clinical Manager

Deercreekseniorliving; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is looking for a Clinical Manager/Field Nurse for the Coachella Valley and Moreno Valley areas, responsible for ensuring coordinated patient care following hospice standards. This position involves supervising clinical personnel and reviewing patient needs.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN degree, previous hospice/home care experience, and a current nursing license, demonstrating strong communication and management skills in a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Previous experience in hospice/home care setting.
• Registered nurse with current licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient care coordination and delivery.
• Supervises clinical personnel and assigns hospice assignments.
• Conducts patient evaluations and home visits.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Nursing judgment

Education

BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day. Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to delivering life‑changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care. Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are growing rapidly and seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Clinical Manager to join our team in Coachella Valley and Moreno Valley.

• Position: Clinical Manager/Field Nurse
• Pay Range: $120,000–$135,000 annually
• Status: Full‑Time
• Coverage Area: Coachella Valley and Moreno Valley

Job Summary

The Clinical Manager/Field Nurse is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately, that care and services are delivered in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards, and for the supervision of clinical personnel. This role combines Clinical Manager duties with field nurse duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives case referrals.
• Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs.
• Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review, and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
• Reviews patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures and clinical course.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long‑term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
• Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
• Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Director and hospice personnel.
• Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Assists Clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in‑service and continuing education programs.
• Assists in the formulation, revision, implementation, and evaluation of organization policies, procedures, goals and objectives, both short and long range.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.
• Assesses health needs of the community and assists in the development of plans/programs to meet those needs.
• Participates in public relations and community activities that promote the organization’s role as an effective member of the hospice and health‑care delivery system.
• Promotes customer service orientation to all hospice personnel.
• Participates actively in quality assessment and performance improvement program.
• Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Clinical Director.
• Develops and initiates the patient’s individualized plan of care and leads ongoing, interdisciplinary assessments in collaboration with the patient, their representative, and caregivers.
• Implements appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing interventions as ordered by the physician and outlined in the plan of care.
• Provides thorough patient and caregiver education, including disease management, medication management, safety, and home‑based care techniques.
• Identifies discharge planning needs early in the care process and ensures all necessary steps and education are completed prior to discharge.
• Coordinates delivery of medical equipment, supplies, and additional services to ensure patients have what they need for safe, effective care at home.
• Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs), ensuring care is delivered in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The above statements are only a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with at least two years of management or supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.