Hospice Clinical Manager (RN)

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

Job summary

Mission Healthcare, the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, seeks an experienced RN Manager to lead hospice/home care services. You will review cases, assign personnel, and collaborate with the medical director to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care.

The role requires current RN licensure in the state, at least two years in hospice/home care management, and HPCC Hospice Certification (or willingness to obtain within 12 months).

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice in the state.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience in hospice/home care.
• Excellent observation, nursing judgment and communication skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy and pain/symptom management.
• Knowledge of business management, regulations and CHAP standards.
• Active Hospice Certification through HPCC or willing to obtain within 12 months.
• Disciplinary action in last seven years may deem candidate ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Receives case referrals and reviews patient information to determine hospice/home care needs.
• Assigns appropriate hospice personnel and coordinates with the medical director.
• Reviews cases via home visits, conferences, records and clinician services.
• Guides clinicians to improve performance and delivery of care.
• Attends case conference meetings to coordinate care and discuss interdisciplinary involvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Observation skills

Pain/symptom management knowledge

Education

Registered nurse license (RN) in state

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 withCompassion,Accountability,Respect,Excellence andService(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
• 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

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

Schedule/Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, todetermine hospice/home care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed.Conferences with medical director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility forservices.
• Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, recordreview and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guidesclinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and isavailable 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 indeveloping plan of care.
• Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care anddiscussion 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 supervisoryexperience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospicephilosophy 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 Cred entialing 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer:

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.

Accessibility Commitment:

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts:

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.