Clinical Care Manager (RN) - Hospice
Guide Care. Support Families. Lead with Compassion When It Matters Most.
Join VitalCaring - Where Your Passion Changes Lives
Hospice nursing is more than a specialty - it's a calling.
At VitalCaring, we walk alongside patients and families during one of life's most meaningful transitions. As a Clinical Care Manager (RN) - Hospice , you are at the center of that experience-ensuring comfort, dignity, and compassionate care every step of the way.
You're not just coordinating care - you're guiding families, supporting your team, and making sure every patient's final chapter is met with respect, peace, and clinical excellence.
Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations nationwide.
What sets us apart isn't just our growth - it's our culture.
We are grounded in purpose and driven by our values: trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. We invest in our people because they are the reason we deliver exceptional care.
About This Role:
- Be a Steady Guide for Patients & Families
Provide clarity, compassion, and support during end-of-life care - when it matters most.
Ensure every patient's care is aligned with their goals, focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Collaborate Across the Care Team
Work closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and caregivers to deliver holistic hospice care.
You are the hub - connecting referrals, providers, and care teams to ensure seamless, timely care.
- Work-Life Balance That's Real
Full-time salaried role with flexibility + 6 weeks PTO so you can recharge and continue showing up fully for others.
What You'll Do
- 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 pending 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 (occurrence, infection control, OnCall) and take appropriate action
- Participate in and contribute to IDG meetings, supporting care planning and decision-making
- Perform in-home visits as needed to support care delivery and team alignment
- Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, documentation standards, and quality expectations
- Identify trends or gaps in care and escalate to Branch leadership with recommendations
What We're Looking For
- Active RN license in state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
- Previous Hospice or Home Health experience required, with strong understanding of end-of-life care
- 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 - able to support patients, families, and care teams through complex and emotional situations
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification
Competitive Pay & Benefits
A compensation package that recognizes your expertise and impact.
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental & Vision
Pharmacy Benefits
Virtual & Mental Health Support
FSAs & HSA
Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
Financial & Legal
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Referral Program
Prepaid Legal Plans
Identity Theft Protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Generous Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance
Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
Join VitalCaring
If you are a nurse who feels called to hospice - someone who leads with compassion, communicates with purpose, and finds meaning in guiding others through life's most important moments - we invite you to join our team.
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