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 SummaryNamaste 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 ResponsibilitiesClinical 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.
QualificationsRequired- 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. 
