Patient Care Manager (Hospice)

Svdpnky; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelaCare in Texas is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to oversee clinical operations alongside the Director, ensuring compliance with quality standards, laws, and patient care philosophies across the organization.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff education, and ensuring compassionate, compliant care while coordinating with nursing leadership and collaborating with the team to drive quality improvements. A valid RN license and hospice experience are required.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Three years of hospice experience preferred.
• One year of nursing supervisor experience.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations with the Director to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor staff, provide education, and support professional development.
• Promote patient- and family-centered hospice care and improve service delivery.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

RN license

Job description

At ExcelaCare, we believe Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.

Job Summary

Works with the Director to oversee all clinical operations and to ensure compliance with quality standards, laws, and regulations related to patient/client care. Contributes to the total organization and philosophy for Hospice Care.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and foster a professional work environment conducive to achieving employee goals, including training and educational resources.
• Participate in clinical and operational Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and reporting on quality benchmarks.
• Assist with ongoing in-service education for hospice aides/CNAs to meet annual requirements.
• Provide assistance and counseling to coordinators and clinicians to help them continually improve all aspects of hospice care services.
• Promote business growth by delivering information, education, and support to our team members and referral sources in the community.
• Ensure admissions are completed within the company’s guidelines for same-day admissions.
• Conduct necessary clinical visits to meet patient needs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for clinical visits, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform supervisory visits with field nurses and hospice aides to ensure quality of care, adherence to care plans, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to support day-to-day clinical operations, provide leadership coverage, and assist in clinical decision-making.
• Assist in training and onboarding of new hospice nurses and aides, providing mentorship and education on company protocols and hospice best practices.
• Conduct inservices with Clinical Staff or buildings when needed.
• Support back‑office operations including chart audits, care planning, scheduling support, and documentation review.
• Monitor patient care delivery to ensure it aligns with the individualized plan of care, working closely with interdisciplinary team members.
• Address patient, family, and team concerns professionally and promptly, helping to foster a culture of compassion, communication, and accountability.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Carry a caseload of 8-10 patients, depending on the site’s needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Conform to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in continuing education and in‑services.
• Maintain confidentiality of business trade practices.
• Assume accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent supervisory skills in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks, changing priorities, and meeting short deadlines.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Time management.
• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel both locally and out of town.

Age-Related Competencies

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Co‑operates fully in all risk management activities and investigations. Keeps abreast of changes in health care law. Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Three years of current Hospice experience preferred.
• One year’s experience as a nursing supervisor.
• Position requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Environmental Conditions

Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and offices; ability to work in a flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Tasks may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing is required. Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs. Ability to travel to patients’ homes. Medium physical activity and may require lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy : It is the policy and practice of the company to abide by all anti‑discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and local statutes.