Clinical Specialist - Hospice

At-Heart Homecare & Hospice; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness and discount programs

Job summary

At-Heart HomeCare & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Clinical Specialist to support high‑quality care through expert clinical oversight, documentation management, and workflow coordination. You will guide Start of Care to discharge processes, ensuring timely, compliant patient care with an emphasis on documentation and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician proficient in care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory standards, joining a mission‑driven team

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing with current license.
• Three years practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous Hospice experience preferred.
• Current Nursing License.
• Knowledge of the Hospice Philosophy of Care.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for nursing management, documentation, and patient care planning.
• Process workflow following Start of Care visits to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to coordinate and review patient care plans.
• Review and adjust visit schedules for Start of Care (SOC) and recertification visits as needed.
• Maintain and manage clinical orders within the HCHB (Homecare Homebase) system.
• Assist in managing admissions, discharges, and deaths with proper documentation.
• Ensure timely and compliant documentation per agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support data collection efforts for compliance monitoring and quality assurance initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with referral sources to facilitate smooth patient transitions into care.
• Contribute to staff development and nursing policy implementation as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care planning

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our Company

At-Heart Home Care & Hospice

Overview

Office Location: 349 Southport Cir STE 106, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

At Heart Hospice is looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Hospice Clinical Specialist to support the delivery of high-quality hospice care through expert clinical oversight, documentation management, and workflow coordination. This vital role ensures patients receive timely , compliant, and well-coordinated care by managing clinical processes from start of care through discharge.

The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician who excels in documentation, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care planning. Join our mission-driven team and help support individuals and families during one of life’s most important transitions.

How YOU Will Benefit

• Make a meaningful impact by ensuring timely and quality care for patients in hospice
• Use your clinical expertise in a role focused on care planning, documentation, and compliance
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance continuity of care
• Develop professionally in a supportive and mission-focused environment
• Contribute to excellence in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and patient outcomes

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom , SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
• Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

As a Hospice Clinical Specialist , You will:

• Provide clinical oversight for nursing management, documentation, and patient care planning
• Process workflow following the completion of Start of Care visits to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to coordinate and review patient care plans
• Review and adjust visit schedules for Start of Care (SOC) and recertification visits as needed
• Maintain and manage clinical orders within the HCHB (Homecare Homebase) system
• Assist in managing admissions, discharges, and deaths with proper documentation
• Ensure timely and compliant documentation per agency policies and regulatory requirements
• Support data collection efforts for compliance monitoring and quality assurance initiatives
• Communicate effectively with referral sources to facilitate smooth patient transitions into care
• Contribute to staff development and nursing policy implementation as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing with current license
• Three years practice as a Registered Nurse
• Previous Hospice experience preferred
• Current Nursing License
• Knowledge of the Hospice Philosophy of Care
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs

About Our Line Of Business

At At-Heart HomeCare & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. At-Heart HomeCare & Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to provide exceptional patient care and champion our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hearthchp.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year