Clinical Manager

Description Job Title : Clinical Manager Full-Time | Exempt Reports to : Chief Clinical Officer Compensation: $130,000 - $135,000 annually plus additional bonus opportunities. Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., with rotating on-call responsibilities Location: Davis, CA Why Clinical Leaders Choose Yolo. Cares When you join Yolo.

Cares, you're joining one of California's highest-rated nonprofit hospice organizations, where compassionate professionals are empowered to provide exceptional patient care. What you can expect: Ranked in the Top 1% nationally and in California for hospice quality Nationally recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work five times, with 95% of employees saying they’re proud to work at Yolo.

Cares Competitive annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package Company-issued laptop and cell phone Benefits Yolo. Cares offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Comprehensive health insurance for employees (up to 100% employer-paid, depending on plan), with additional support toward covering dependents.

Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Employee assistance program (EAP) Retirement plan with company matching Generous paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Paid sick leave Training and professional development opportunities About Yolo. Cares As a community-founded and community-grounded nonprofit with a nearly 50-year track record of caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses, Yolo.

Cares is committed to providing compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care. Our commitment to this mission is reflected in our accomplishments: First California healthcare provider accepted into the prestigious National Partnership for Healthcare & Hospice Innovation. Opened the West Coast's first community housing program for individuals living with a terminal illness who are also experiencing homelessness.

Created a unique five-star adult day program in Davis, California. Our team of professionals sees their work not simply as a job, but as a human response to an inner voice. For many, it is a calling—a vocation dedicated to serving patients and families with compassion, dignity, and respect. The Yolo. Cares Clinical Team You will join a highly skilled, compassionate, interdisciplinary clinical team dedicated to providing patient- and family-centered hospice care.

Yolo. Cares’ 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.

About the role

As Clinical Manager, you will lead an interdisciplinary team in delivering exceptional, patient-centered hospice care. In partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer, you will oversee daily clinical operations while coaching and developing clinical staff to build a collaborative, high-performing care team. As a member of the clinical leadership team, you will also participate in a shared administrative after-hours on-call rotation, providing leadership support outside of regular business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Team Development Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to clinical team members. Support staff development through orientation, education, and ongoing competency building. Conduct regular ride-along visits with clinical staff to reinforce best practices, evaluate performance, and promote consistent standards of care.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Patient Care & Clinical Excellence Provide clinical guidance for complex patient situations, symptom management, and hospice care planning. Ensure appropriate hospice eligibility practices using Medicare guidelines, Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) criteria.

Support timely, coordinated care delivery for patients and families. Promote evidence-based hospice and palliative care practices. Operations & Resource Management Oversee staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution to ensure patient care needs are met. Monitor census, staffing needs, and clinical resources to support efficient operations.

Maintain appropriate utilization of hospice resources. Quality, Compliance & Improvement Ensure clinical documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. Support compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and California hospice regulations. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, communication, and patient outcomes. Communication & Collaboration Facilitate effective communication among interdisciplinary team members, physicians, patients, families, and community partners. Support problem-solving and decision-making in complex clinical situations.

Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that honors diverse beliefs, values, and patient preferences.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Associates of Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in hospice, home health, palliative care, or a related setting. At least one (1) year of healthcare leadership or supervisory experience.

Strong clinical knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management and end-of-life care. Experience supporting interdisciplinary care teams and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize competing clinical and operational needs in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to meet Yolo. Cares employment requirements, including background screening. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 60 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous hospice leadership or clinical management experience. Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, California hospice regulations, and payer requirements. Experience with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Spanish language skills. Yolo. Cares is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Yolo. Cares prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.