RN Clinical Manager - Hospice | Grand County

The Pennant Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Namaste Hospice in Grand County, Colorado seeks an experienced RN to serve as Hospice Clinical Manager/Branch Manager at our Grand County drop site. This role blends direct patient care (about 75%) with leadership, staff development, and branch operations (about 25%).

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality end-of-life care, supervising staff, managing branch operations, coordinating with the IDG, and driving growth while ensuring compliance and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience.
• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or related healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct hospice nursing care, including admissions and routine visits.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff; supervise and develop field staff.
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team (IDG) and other professionals.
• Manage budgeting, resources, and performance to meet branch goals.
• Participate in after-hours on-call and leadership coverage.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

**Hospice Clinical Manager / Branch Manager (RN Required)****Location:** Grand County, Colorado **Department:** Namaste Hospice **Reports To:** EDSalary: $100,000 to 120,0000 annually**Position Summary**Namaste Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to serve as our Hospice Clinical Manager / drop site Manager for our Grand County drop site. This leadership role is a blend of direct patient care and operational management, with approximately 75% of time spent providing clinical services in the field and 25% focused on leadership, staff management, and branch operations.The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient care, supporting and developing field staff, managing branch financial performance, fostering a positive culture, and growing hospice services within the community. As a member of the Namaste leadership team, this individual will play a key role in advancing our mission while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and patient satisfaction.**Essential Responsibilities****Clinical Leadership & Patient Care*** Provide direct hospice nursing care, including: + Hospice admissions + Routine nursing visits + Change-in-condition visits + Death visits + Family and caregiver education + Care coordination with interdisciplinary team members + Attend/help facilitate IDG meetings + Collaborate with Social Worker, Chaplain and Home Health aide* Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, Conditions of Participation, and company policies.* Promote high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care.* Participate in the interdisciplinary group (IDG) process and care planning.* Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.**Staff Management & Development*** Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and accountability for assigned field staff.* Recruit, onboard, train, and develop nursing team members.* Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.* Support employee engagement, retention, and professional growth.* Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture within the Grand County office.**Drop Site Operations*** Oversee day-to-day operations of the Grand County hospice location.* Monitor branch performance, productivity, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.* Learn and utilize Homecare Homebase (HCHB) back-office functions, including: + Order management and approval + Workflow oversight + Documentation review + IDG support* Ensure timely completion and submission of clinical documentation.* Collaborate with leadership to implement operational initiatives and process improvements.**Financial Management*** Manage and monitor direct branch costs, including: + Nursing services + Social work services + Chaplain services + Pharmacy expenses + Durable Medical Equipment (DME) + Medical supplies* Support responsible staffing and resource utilization while maintaining quality patient care.* Assist in achieving branch budget and financial goals.**Business Development & Growth*** Partner with hospice liaison and leadership team to grow census and market presence within Grand County and surrounding communities.* Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, healthcare providers, facilities, and community partners.* Balance census growth with appropriate staffing and operational capacity.* Support community outreach and educational efforts that promote hospice awareness.**On-Call Responsibilities*** Participate in an after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation.* Provide leadership support for urgent clinical and operational concerns as needed.**Qualifications****Required*** Active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.* Minimum of three years of nursing experience.* Hospice, home health, palliative care, or related healthcare experience.* Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Grand County and surrounding communities.* Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare environment.* Live in or close to Grand County**Preferred*** Previous hospice leadership or management experience.* Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).* Knowledge of hospice regulations, reimbursement, and quality standards.* Experience managing budgets and operational performance.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to travel regularly throughout the service area.* Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients as required.* Ability to perform prolonged periods of driving, standing, walking, and computer work.**Why Join Namaste Hospice?*** Opportunity to lead and grow a meaningful hospice program in a close-knit mountain community.* Blend of leadership and hands-on patient care.* Supportive executive leadership team.* Ability to make a direct impact on patients, families, staff, and community relationships.* Meaningful work focused on compassion, dignity, and excellence at the end of life.**At Namaste Hospice, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional leadership. If you are a clinically strong RN who is passionate about hospice care, team development, and community impact, we encourage you to apply.**