Hospice Nurse Manager

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a full-time Hospice Nurse Manager for the Olathe Medical Pavilion. This role involves clinical oversight, operational management, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care while adhering to regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 2 years of hospice or palliative care experience, and 1 year in a supervisory role. Benefits include the chance to lead a dedicated team in improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hospice or palliative care experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of hospice nursing services.
• Promotes patient-centered, compassionate care.
• Provides oversight and supervision of nursing services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical oversight

Performance improvement

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Hospice Nurse Manager (Days) – Full Time – Olathe Medical Pavilion

Position Summary

The Hospice Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical oversight, supervision, and operational management of hospice nursing services. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state regulations, and organizational policies. The Nurse Manager leads interdisciplinary coordination, supports staff competency, drives performance improvement, and ensures regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of hospice nursing services (RNs, LPNs, and Hospice Aides as applicable).
• Promotes patient-centered, compassionate care aligned with hospice philosophy.
• Provides oversight and supervision of hospice nursing services aligned with individualized plans of care.
• Reviews clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensures timely and compliant admissions, recertifications, and visit frequencies.
• Monitors clinical outcomes including symptom management and hospitalization rates.
• Provides clinical guidance on symptom management, end-of-life care, and complex cases.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, timekeeping, orientation, ongoing education, and caseload distribution and productivity.
• Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Actively participates and may lead weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Assists with budgeting, resource utilization, and supply management.
• Provides direction, suggestions, and education to promote and improve the patient experience.
• Conducts interviews in a professional and effective manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem resolution skills.
• Participates in committees and work groups.
• Works collaboratively with providers, ancillary departments, and vendors.
• Promotes a culture of professional accountability and emotional intelligence.
• Conducts performance evaluations, competency validations, coaching and correction actions when needed.
• Leads or participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) initiatives.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of hospice or palliative care experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR / AED / BLS - Other BLS within 14 days.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Single State – State Board of Nursing or compact license.

Additional Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, Kansas Class C or equivalent.
• MVR results in compliance with Health System Safe Driving Program Policy.
• Candidate must have access to reliable, personal transportation and vehicle with required insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Time Type: Full time.

Job Requisition ID: R-54979.