Clinical Manager
Company: Yolo Hospice Inc
Location: Davis
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: About YoloCares
YoloCares is the region’s oldest and most reputable nonprofit
hospice provider, consistently ranking in the top 1% of hospice
providers for quality nationally and in California. Guided by our
mission to ensure that every patient, every family, every time
receives world-class end-of-life care, YoloCares delivers
compassionate, high-quality services to individuals and families
across the region. The YoloCares Clinical Team The Clinical Manager
will join a highly skilled, compassionate interdisciplinary
clinical team dedicated to providing patient- and family-centered
hospice care. YoloCares’ clinical team includes registered nurses,
hospice aides, social workers, spiritual care counselors, nurse
practitioners, and physicians who work collaboratively to support
patients and families through every stage of the hospice journey.
The team is grounded in clinical excellence, mutual respect, and
thoughtful coordination, with a shared commitment to dignity,
comfort, and individualized care. Position Summary The Clinical
Manager supervises skilled nurses, hospice aides, social workers,
and spiritual care coordinators. They also participate in
administrative after-hours on-call rotation and assist the Chief
Clinical Officer (CCO) in daily clinical operations. Requirements:
Triage patient and family calls in a timely manner. In coordination
with the CCO, provide assistance to RN Case Managers as census
dictates, including taking on a caseload when the census
fluctuates. Support the interdisciplinary team through effective
collaboration and planning. Demonstrate understanding of patient
eligibility requirements for hospice care, including working
knowledge of guidelines for determining terminal status based on
Local Coverage Determination’s (LCD’s) Medical Review Policy and
Palliative Performance Scale (PPS). Assure proper maintenance of
clinical records in compliance with Joint Commission Standards.
Create and maintain a monthly schedule for all clinical
on-call/after-hour services. Oversees hospice aides and RN case
managers’ schedules ensuring patient needs are covered; approve
time off requests in time management system. Participate in the
orientation program for new hospice staff, ensuring direct reports
receive proper orientation. Participate in quality
assurance/performance improvement activities as appropriate.
Conduct monthly ride-along visits with clinical staff to evaluate
performance, reinforce best practices, and ensure full compliance
with Perfect Visit standards. Demonstrate understanding of hospice
resources and allocate consistently and appropriately. Demonstrate
knowledge and awareness of palliative care principles. Demonstrate
the ability to problem-solve and facilitate patient/family
decision-making. Assure compliance with all local, state, and
federal laws regarding licensure and certification of agency
personnel. Stay informed about changes in the field of nursing and
hospice care; share information with appropriate agency personnel.
Participate in shared administrative after-hours clinical
administrator on-call rotation. Demonstrate positive
characteristics such as positive attitude, initiative, cooperation,
adaptability, fairness, ingenuity, and dependability. Demonstrate
open, honest, and direct communication for promotion of a positive
and supportive work environment. Demonstrate the ability to work
with a variety of belief systems, and honors individual choices and
lifestyles. Communicate effectively, promptly, and professionally
with staff, physicians, patients, and community members. Follow
safe work practices. Perform specific assignments as directed by
the CCO. Consistently meet all standards of conduct delineated in
the YoloCares Integrity Program: Standards of Conduct: A Guide to
Compliance and Ethics. Note: The above statements are intended to
be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by the incumbent of this job. The
incumbent may, from time to time, be requested to perform
job-related tasks other than those stated. HIPAA “Minimum
Necessary” Access : This position requires access to all clinical
and financial components of a patient’s medical record.
Qualifications Current California license as a registered nurse
(RN) in good standing with the State Board and CPR certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of
nursing. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience,
preferably in a hospice, home health agency or acute, including a
least one (1) year in hospice or home care. Minimum of one (1) year
of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. Experience
supervising the work of professional and administrative personnel;
prior supervision of clinical healthcare staff preferred. Clinical
expertise in the care of terminally ill patients, including pain
and symptom management. Knowledge of palliative and/or terminal
care, including effective pain and symptom control techniques and
preparing patients and families to cope with the psychosocial
aspects of terminal illness and end of life. Excellent observation
skills. Ability to communicates effectively in English, both verbal
and in writing; Spanish language skills are a plus. Ability to take
initiative and make appropriate independent work decisions.
Knowledge of group processes and ability to facilitate an
interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.
Conflict-management skills that foster open communication, equal
respect for self and others, and accountability for one’s actions.
Ability to manage frequent interruptions, prioritize completing
responsibilities, and complete multiple duties and projects,
including under tight deadlines. Knowledge of Medicare Hospice
Conditions of Participation, Medi-Cal hospice services, private
insurance hospice services, and California hospice licensing
requirements preferred. Computer literacy, including proficiency in
internet use and database systems; experience with Excel
spreadsheets is preferred. Willingness and ability to flex or add
work hours to meet scheduled on-call shifts during evenings,
weekends, and holidays. Ability to meet agency background screening
requirements. Physical and Other Job Specifications Able to hear,
speak, read, write, and type well enough to perform required job
duties. Ability to safely lift medical equipment (e.g. a
wheelchair) weighing up to 35 pounds and to assist
family/caregivers with transferring and ambulating patients as
safety requires; considerable walking and standing may be required.
Must have visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing
tasks and duties. Ability and willingness to maintain and drive a
personal vehicle. Must have a valid California driver’s license and
state-required automobile insurance if driving on YoloCares
business. Physically able to make home visits and perform CPR. This
position is classified as exempt from overtime.
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