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.
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.
