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. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Namaste Home Health + Hospice is a Medicare and Medicaid certified home healthcare and hospice agency that has been serving the greater Denver area since 1998. At Namaste Home Health + Hospice, we believe that choice always exists and that excellent quality of life is always attainable. Whether we’re caring for a senior after a surgery, supporting a patient’s family member cope with grief, or supporting a loved one with a serious illness, our team will seek to provide care that exemplifies truly Life Changing Service. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

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