Clinical Manager - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice ($7,500 Sign On!)

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!
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At Mission Hospice, we offer opportunities to gain the experience, skills, and knowledge you need to build a foundation for success. We also provide a positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork and mutual respect. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and make a difference, then is the right choice for you.
We are looking for a Clinical Manager (RN) to join our growing Hospice team in San Diego County! We are seeking professionals that want to make an impact in our community by Taking Care of People! Joining a growing team that provides career growth, flexibility, and to be part of excellent patient care.
As a Clinical Manager you would be responsible for ensuring that patient care and services are managed appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel.
Key Responsibilities:Clinical Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and home health aides.
Patient Care Oversight: Ensure that all patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care that meets their individual needs and promotes comfort and dignity.
Quality Assurance: Monitor and assess the effectiveness of clinical interventions, ensuring adherence to hospice care protocols, regulatory guidelines, and patient safety standards.
Care Coordination: Work closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to create and adjust individualized care plans for patients.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, care plans, and progress notes, in compliance with regulatory and hospice standards.
Training and Education: Provide ongoing education and training for clinical staff on best practices in hospice care, including palliative symptom management, end-of-life issues, and family support.
Performance Management: Evaluate staff performance, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous professional development.
Family and Patient Advocacy: Serve as a liaison between families and the hospice team, advocating for the needs and concerns of both patients and their loved ones.
On-Call Support: Be available for on-call duties as needed to address clinical issues or emergencies.
Pay Transparency: Range: $107,000 - $133,000/Annually

General responsibilities include:

• Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed. Conferences with medical director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
• Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
• Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures, and clinical course.
• Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
• Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, active license in California.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a clinical management role, with at least 1 years in hospice or palliative care. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Certification: Hospice and Palliative Care Certification (CHPN