RN Hospice Care Manager: Lead with Compassion & Dignity

VitalCaring Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Support

FSA/HSA

Health & Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Referral Program

Legal Plans

Identity Protection

Work-Life Balance

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

VitalCaring Group’s Hospice team seeks an experienced Clinical Care Manager (RN) to guide patients and families with compassion during end-of-life care. You will lead the plan of care, coordinate with physicians, social workers, and care teams, and ensure seamless, timely hospice services.

The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to deliver dignified, patient-centered care across home and facility settings.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Previous Hospice or Home Health experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or care coordination experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong clinical judgment, particularly in symptom management and patient comfort.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and care teams.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee hospice patient care across the interdisciplinary team, including contracted providers.
• Serve as the central point of communication between physicians, caregivers, patients, and internal teams.
• Manage physician orders and ensure timely entry, approval, and alignment with the plan of care.
• Partner with Intake to support timely admissions and follow up on referrals.
• Continuously assess patient needs and ensure appropriate reassessment with any change in condition.
• Lead development, implementation, and updates of individualized hospice plans of care.
• Support patients and families through education, symptom management, and end-of-life care planning.
• Review clinical reports and take appropriate action.
• Participate in and contribute to IDG meetings and care planning.
• Perform in-home visits as needed to support care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Clinical Judgment

End-of-Life Care

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

VitalCaring Group’s Hospice team seeks an experienced Clinical Care Manager (RN) to guide patients and families with compassion during end-of-life care. You will lead the plan of care, coordinate with physicians, social workers, and care teams, and ensure seamless, timely hospice services.

The role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to deliver dignified, patient-centered care across home and facility settings.