Clinical Director - Registered Nurse (RN)

Clinical Director of Nursing – RN

Location: Mesquite, TX 75149
Starting Base Salary: $78,000+ annually
Plus Quarterly Bonus Potential

Lead Clinical Excellence. Develop Strong Teams. Make an Impact.

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) leader to join our Stockbridge, GA team as a Clinical Director of Nursing .

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an RN who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, developing clinical teams, and driving operational success. As the Clinical Director, you will oversee the nursing operations of the location while ensuring our patients and families receive the high-quality care they deserve.

What We Offer

• Starting base salary of $90,000+ annually

• Quarterly bonus potential

• Full-time leadership opportunity

• Opportunity to lead and develop a clinical nursing team

• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patients, families, and caregivers

Position Details  

• Compensation: Starting at $78,000 base salary , plus quarterly bonus potential + paid rotating on-call. 

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours; full-time with on-call rotations.   

The Clinical Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services for the assigned location. This position provides leadership and oversight for clinical operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and regional home healthcare regulations.

Working closely with the Area Clinical Director and other operational leaders, the Clinical Director supports program development, patient care, staffing, clinical quality, and continued location growth.

The nursing team reports through the Clinical Director, who provides leadership related to hiring, training, performance management, clinical education, and overall nursing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day clinical operations.

• Assign patients for ongoing management to Nursing Coordinators, RN Supervisors, and/or Clinical Managers.

• Maintain open and effective communication with patients, families, physicians, caregivers, and internal teams.

• Evaluate new referrals for admission and make recommendations regarding nursing care.

• Monitor the clinical status of patients and ensure appropriate coordination of care.

• Ensure patient care meets Aveanna's standards for quality and appropriateness.

• Monitor patient staffing patterns and clinical coverage.

• Ensure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate clinical staff.

• Support the development and implementation of the IOP Plan.

• Ensure clinical leadership and nursing teams remain informed of updated policies and procedures.

• Assist with nurse hiring, orientation, education, and development as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of third-party payer requirements and regulations.

• Partner with operational leadership to support location growth and marketing efforts.

• Maintain awareness of monthly budgets and operational performance.

• Promote effective communication between clinical and operational departments.

• Provide direct patient care when appropriate and needed.

• Participate in administrative and clinical on-call responsibilities as needed.

• Conduct supervisory visits to assess patients, families, home environments, and clinical caregivers, completing required follow-up documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent applicable experience

• Minimum of one year of management experience

• Clinical experience as required by applicable state and/or federal regulations

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Master's degree

• One to two years of pediatric and/or neonatal nursing experience

• One or more years of home care experience

• CPR Instructor certification

What We're Looking For

Our ideal Clinical Director is a confident and compassionate RN leader who can balance clinical excellence with strong operational leadership. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and staff-development skills

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making

• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and regulatory requirements

• Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

• Strong organization and time-management abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations

• Commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence

• Ability to work effectively with patients and families from diverse backgrounds and circumstances

• Strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English

• Ability to travel as required; company transportation is not provided

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, twist, sit, and climb stairs

• Ability to safely reposition patients and move equipment when necessary

• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to perform job responsibilities

• Ability to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

• Ability to respond appropriately to the spontaneous movement of children and patients with neurological impairments

Work Environment

This position performs duties in an office environment during normal agency operating hours and may also require work in patient homes and other community settings. The role may involve exposure to allergens, blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and other conditions commonly associated with healthcare environments.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Leadership Career?

If you're an experienced RN leader looking for an opportunity where you can lead a team, influence clinical quality, and make a meaningful difference for patients and families, we would love to connect with you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.