Job Description

Awarded 'Great Place to Work' ™ Certification Once Again!

Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.

At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we’re honored to bring clinical excellence and compassion to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.

We’re here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Clinical Manager is responsible for coordinating and supporting the interdisciplinary team (IDT), including nursing and hospice aide services, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care. This role includes oversight of staff performance, compliance with clinical standards, and continuous improvement of patient services in an inpatient hospice setting.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise, orient, train, and evaluate staff to ensure quality performance and competency.
• Facilitate problem resolution to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Collaborate with other clinical and support departments to resolve patient care issues.
• Monitor and audit patient care progress and documentation; escalate concerns as needed.
• Provide status updates to leadership on patients, risk management issues, and care trends.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and external agencies.
• Serve in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Director.
• Participate in public relations, community events, and staff education initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Support budget review processes related to staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Flex across inpatient units and shifts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of nursing principles and hospice care practices
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours
• Familiarity with state and federal hospice care regulations
• Skilled in problem-solving and implementing clinical best practices
• Proficient in computer use and record-keeping
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
• At least two (2) years of experience in hospice nursing care
• Prior experience as a Clinical Resource Nurse preferred

License / Certification

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida
• Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation required

Education

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance for communicable diseases prior to patient contact
• Current immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis, and Flu
• Participation in required continuing education and staff development programs
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards as defined by the American Nurses Association and Nurse Practice Act

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@aliviacare.com.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Community Hospice & Palliative Care may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer