Clinical Manager

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager with a strong background in home health to join our leadership team. This individual will play a pivotal role in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring the highest quality of patient care, and maintaining regulatory compliance within our home health agency. The Clinical Manager will serve as a mentor and leader to the clinical staff, driving performance, patient outcomes, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support clinical staff including RNs, LPNs, therapists, aides, and other home health professionals

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission)

• Review and approve patient assessments, care plans, and documentation

• Conduct routine case conferences and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

• Monitor clinical performance, caseloads, and patient outcomes

• Provide field supervision and performance evaluations as needed

• Collaborate with the intake, scheduling, and administrative teams to ensure efficient operations

• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new clinical staff

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure documentation accuracy

• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, physicians, patients, and families

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, required

• Minimum 2-3 years of home health experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of OASIS documentation and home health regulations

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Ability to lead by example and support a positive team culture

• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems – prior experience with [insert system, e.g., Kinnser, Homecare Homebase] preferred

• CPR Certification and valid driver’s license

Preferred Attributes:

• Clinical leadership experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency

• Strong understanding of PDGM, QAPI, and care coordination

• Passion for delivering high-quality patient-centered care in a home setting