Hospice Clinical Manager (RN)

Mission Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holli—:

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health FS

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in San Diego, CA, seeks a skilled Registered Nurse with hospice/home care leadership experience to manage case referrals, coordinate care, and guide clinicians. You will review clinical data, set priorities, and develop plans of care with a focus on quality and compliance.

The role requires CA RN licensure, hospice experience, and management capability. A Hospice Certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Previous hospice/home care experience and with two years of management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills.
• Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.
• Must hold an active Hospice Certification (HPCC) or be willing to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• If disciplinary action has been taken against the individual in the last seven years, they may be ineligible for employment.

Responsibilities

• Receives case referrals and reviews patient information to determine hospice/home care needs.
• Assigns appropriate hospice personnel and coordinates with medical director.
• Reviews patient cases through home visits, conferences, record review, and clinician services to improve care quality.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals and plans of care.
• Attends case conference meetings to coordinate care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Observation skills

Pain/symptom management

Education

RN license in California

Hospice Certification (HPCC) or willingness to obtain within 12 months

Job description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.

Benefits Available To All Benefit-Eligible Employees

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay range (depending on experience): 125k-135k

Schedule/Shift

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Territory/Location

San Diego, CA

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. Conferences with medical director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (2) years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.
• Must hold an active Hospice Certification through a recognized Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), or be willing to obtain the certification and/or required training within 12 months of hire.
• If disciplinary action has been taken against the individual in the last seven years, they may be ineligible for employment.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

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We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

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