RN Hospice Clinical Leader: Guide Compassionate Care

Optimal Care; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

Job summary

Optimal Care in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Hospice Clinical Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering end‑of‑life care with dignity, comfort, and compassionate oversight. You will guide nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and support staff to ensure coordinated, high‑quality services that honor patient and family needs while meeting regulatory standards.

You’ll blend strong clinical judgment with leadership, build staff capacity, collaborate with physicians and leadership, and drive

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Ability to travel moderately within service area.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an interdisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and other supportive services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational excellence across hospice services.
• Collaborate with field staff, physicians, and organizational leadership to shape care delivery and staff development.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold hospice philosophy in patient care and team culture.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Empathy

Team development

Critical thinking

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Optimal Care in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Hospice Clinical Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering end‑of‑life care with dignity, comfort, and compassionate oversight. You will guide nurses, social workers, spiritual care, and support staff to ensure coordinated, high‑quality services that honor patient and family needs while meeting regulatory standards.

You’ll blend strong clinical judgment with leadership, build staff capacity, collaborate with physicians and leadership, and drive