Regional LPN Hospice Lead: CMS Compliance & Ops

Prismhr Hire; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dependable Hospice in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to advance into a Regional Clinical Manager role. This full-time position combines in-office work in Tucson with field-based duties to support clinical teams, CMS compliance, and documentation improvements.

You will review patient charts, ensure CMS hospice guidelines are followed, and help lead clinical staff with onboarding and quality initiatives across the Tucson service area.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona LPN license in good standing.
• Hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS hospice regulations, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in office and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day hospice clinical operations.
• Help manage and maintain compliance with CMS hospice guidelines and requirements.
• Review patient charts and clinical documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and CMS compliance.
• Help ensure compliance with CMS Hospice Election Statement and Addendum requirements.
• Identify documentation and compliance concerns and work with clinical teams to correct them.
• Assist with chart audits, quality initiatives, and preparation for regulatory reviews.
• Provide guidance and support to hospice clinical staff.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, education, and staff development.
• Help maintain consistent clinical workflows, documentation standards, and best practices.
• Support interdisciplinary communication and coordination.
• Partner with hospice leadership on clinical, compliance, and operational needs.
• Complete PRN hospice patient visits as needed within the LPN scope of practice.
• Provide field support throughout the Tucson service area as needed.

Skills

Hospice leadership

CMS compliance

Clinical documentation

EMR systems

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AZ license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Dependable Hospice in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to advance into a Regional Clinical Manager role. This full-time position combines in-office work in Tucson with field-based duties to support clinical teams, CMS compliance, and documentation improvements.

You will review patient charts, ensure CMS hospice guidelines are followed, and help lead clinical staff with onboarding and quality initiatives across the Tucson service area.