Home Health Clinical Manager - RN

Job Summary

The Clinical Manager, reporting to the Administrative Director, is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant care in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, policies, and regulatory standards. This role provides clinical leadership through planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of home health services, while supervising and supporting field staff. The Clinical Manager collaborates closely with the Administrator(s), interdisciplinary team, patients and families, and referring providers and agencies to ensure effective, patient-centered care delivery.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: Home Health Case Managers, RNs, LVNs, Aides

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Occasionally
  • Walking-Frequently
  • Standing- Continuously
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting- Frequently
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, manage, and evaluate the activities of assigned clinical teams to ensure high-quality home health services that meet organizational standards and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervise, coach, and support assigned field staff to promote efficient, cost-effective, and quality-driven care.
• Oversee the implementation of patient care plans, including recertifications, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Coordinate and lead regularly scheduled multidisciplinary case conferences and team meetings.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation of field staff.
• Monitor staff productivity, performance, and time management, providing ongoing feedback and corrective action as needed.
• Assess staffing patterns and workload using performance indicators to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Supervise patient visit scheduling to ensure timeliness and quality of service.
• Serve as a clinical and regulatory resource for staff regarding policies, procedures, regulations, and coverage issues.
• Maintain open, honest, and effective communication with all levels of staff and management.
• Direct clinical staff to appropriate internal and community resources to support patient care.
• Conduct in-home supervisory visits as needed and in preparation for annual performance reviews.
• Complete annual performance reviews in a timely, constructive manner.
• Assist with staff orientation, education, and ongoing development programs in collaboration with the QA RN and management.
• Collaborate with the management team on organization-wide initiative, including participation in the Performance Improvement Plan and any assigned committees and/or initiatives.
• Manage physician orders, documentation, and workflows within the EMR.
• Partner with intake to support timely admissions and reduce referral delays.
• Review clinical reports (i.e. occurrences, infection control, on call) and take appropriate action when needed.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with budgetary process and financial operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Graduate of Approved Program of Nursing
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Required
  • One year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Preferred
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience in Home Health

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date