RN, Hospice Clinical Manager

Dignity Care Partners Hospice Blue Ash; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dignity Care Partners Hospice Blue Ash is seeking a Clinical Manager in Cincinnati, OH to lead clinical operations and ensure compliant, high-quality hospice care. The role combines direct nursing practice with multidisciplinary team oversight, regulatory readiness, and staff development.

The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, on-call availability, and ongoing quality improvement in a compassionate, end-of-life setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of Ohio.
• 1–2 years of acute care experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing; hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the multidisciplinary team.
• Complete patient and family assessments and develop plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on care plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation surveys.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate care across nursing, therapy, social work, and spiritual care teams.
• Contribute to QAPI initiatives and data analysis.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

On-call management

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Address:10123 Alliance Road, Suite 235 Blue Ash, OH 45242Dignity Care Hospice Clinical Manager – Cincinnati, OHPosition OverviewThe Clinical Manager at Dignity Care Hospice serves as both a clinical leader and operational steward, ensuring exceptional, compassionate, and compliant hospice care. This role integrates direct nursing practice with multidisciplinary team oversight, regulatory preparedness, quality improvement, and staff development. The Clinical Manager helps shape the patient and family experience while supporting the mission of providing dignified, meaningful end‑of‑life care.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Patient CareComplete initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families, including full physical evaluations and medical histories.Develop individualized plans of care based on terminal prognosis; revise plans as patient needs evolve.Administer medications and treatments safely and according to physician orders.Provide education, counseling, and health care instructions to patients and families.Ensure hospice care and services are delivered according to the plan of care and regulatory standards.Maintain skilled nursing competency and provide relief or direct patient coverage when needed.Participate in on‑call rotation.Team Management & Staff DevelopmentProvide direction, coordination, and evaluation of hospice care delivered by the multidisciplinary team.Participate in hiring, orientation, retention, and competency verification of hospice staff.Conduct annual performance evaluations and ongoing supervisory visits with coaching and feedback.Hold staff accountable for compliance with regulations, policies, documentation standards, and care procedures.Recognize excellence and identify opportunities for improvement through clinical record review.Quality, Compliance & Regulatory PreparednessEnsure care delivery aligns with hospice policies, Federal and State regulations, and accreditation standards.Prepare staff for successful regulatory and accreditation surveys.Maintain patient, family, and employee confidentiality.Participate in the hospice QAPI program, including data collection, analysis, and performance improvement initiatives.Monitor patient, family, and referral satisfaction; identify trends and address concerns.Interdisciplinary CoordinationOversee care coordination among nursing, therapy, social work, spiritual care, physicians, and caregivers.Participate in case conferences, including instruction on therapy goals and interdisciplinary care strategies.Ensure staff appropriately inform patients and families regarding hospice services and associated costs.Operational & Fiscal ResponsibilitiesSupport agency operations through reporting related to finance, billing, documentation, and outstanding patient items.Assist in developing and monitoring the branch budget; provide justification for variances.Promote sound business practices and support the fiscal success of the agency in alignment with organizational directives.Demonstrate the ability to assume Director responsibilities during temporary absences or vacancies.Contribute to team efforts and maintain a positive, accountable, and collaborative work culture.Education, Licensure & Experience RequirementsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Active RN license in the state of Ohio.One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience required.Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of hospice or home health experience preferred.ScheduleThis is a Full-time position, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday- Friday, with an on-call rotation.BenefitsCompetitive pay.Paid Time Off.Medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary insurance programs.401(k) with employer match.Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths.Career advancement opportunities.Professional StandardsThe Clinical Manager adheres to organizational documentation standards, maintains professional conduct, promotes teamwork, and contributes to the overall success of the hospice program. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support patient care and agency operations.