Hospice Clinical Manager / Branch Manager (RN Required)

Location: Grand County, Colorado
Department: Namaste Hospice
Reports To: ED

Salary: $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.