Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

The RN Supervisor serves as the clinical leader for our Home Health agency, overseeing patient care operations, staff supervision, and clinical compliance. This role ensures all care delivered meets the highest standards of quality, compassion, and regulatory integrity.

The RN Supervisor plays a key role in coordinating new patient admissions, quality assurance, and communication between patients, clinicians, and administrative staff. The position includes occasional travel to patients’ homes to conduct supervisory, start-of-care, or high-acuity visits as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Oversight & Documentation Review
• Review and finalize OASIS assessments for accuracy and compliance prior to locking.
• Review, approve, and sign Plans of Care (POC) ensuring physician orders and clinical documentation align with regulatory standards.
• Conduct chart reviews and audits to ensure completeness, timeliness, and adherence to agency policies and Medicare guidelines.
• Identify documentation trends and provide feedback or corrective action to improve quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership on QA initiatives, performance improvement plans, and internal audits.

Intake & Referral Management

• Participate in the clinical assessment of new referrals and intakes, determining eligibility, service needs, and visit frequencies.
• Collaborate with intake and coordination staff to ensure smooth patient onboarding and timely start of care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, referral partners, and case managers during the admission process.

Field Supervision & Patient Care

• Conduct Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), and supervisory visits as needed.
• Support field clinicians on complex or high-acuity cases, providing hands-on clinical oversight and guidance.
• Communicate regularly with patients, families, and staff to ensure satisfaction, continuity of care, and proactive issue resolution.
• Lead or participate in case conferences to align interdisciplinary care plans.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state regulations, and agency policies.
• Ensure consistent compliance with documentation standards, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
• Partner with the compliance and QA departments to develop action plans addressing deficiencies or improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in any setting
• Proven ability to lead and mentor field clinicians while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.