HOME HEALTH CLINICAL MANAGER – RN, BSN

Location : Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary

Hope In Home Care is seeking an experienced and clinically strong Home Health Clinical Manager – RN, BSN to provide clinical leadership, oversight, supervision, education, and support for the agency’s home health clinical team.

The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered, and compliant home health services. This position provides clinical direction to Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

The Clinical Manager will actively participate in patient care, clinical case reviews, interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, staff education, OASIS oversight, care-plan review, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

A key responsibility of this position is to mentor and develop clinicians through active participation in patient care and ongoing episodes of treatment, allowing clinicians responsible for the patient’s continued care to observe, learn, ask questions, and receive real-time clinical guidance from the Clinical Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

      Education

•  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – REQUIRED.
•  BSN must be obtained from an accredited nursing program.
•  Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) is preferred but not required.

     Licensure

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must maintain all required professional licenses and certifications throughout employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Additional certifications relevant to home health, wound care, OASIS, or clinical leadership are preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional nursing experience.
• Minimum 1 years of home health or Med-Surge clinical experience preferred.
• Previous clinical leadership, supervisory, charge nurse, case management, or management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with OASIS, comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, medication management, and coordination of interdisciplinary services.
• Experience with Medicare-certified home health services and applicable regulatory requirements strongly preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients in their homes, evaluating physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors affecting health status.
• Develop, implement, and periodically revise individualized plans of care based on physician orders, clinical findings, and patient needs.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, wound care treatments, injections, catheter care, and other skilled nursing interventions in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions, assess treatment effectiveness, identify changes in health status, and communicate findings to physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Coordinate patient care services with physicians, therapists, social workers, case managers, and community healthcare providers to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding disease management, medication administration, infection prevention, safety measures, and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, electronic health records, nursing assessments, progress notes, and care plans in compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations of home environments to identify safety risks and recommend appropriate interventions, adaptive equipment, or community resources.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, infection control programs, case conferences, and regulatory compliance initiatives to support patient care standards.

Required Knowledge and Skills

     The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced knowledge of home health nursing practice.
• Strong understanding of OASIS and home health documentation.
• Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements.
• Knowledge of federal and Virginia home health regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and educate clinical staff.
• Ability to manage complex patients and changing clinical conditions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple clinical and operational responsibilities.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions and appropriately escalate patient concerns.

Physical and Field Requirements

• Ability to perform or participate in home health visits when clinically appropriate.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and agency locations as required.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments and demonstrate clinical procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to respond to clinical issues in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 2–5 years of professional nursing experience.
• 1+ years of home health experience preferred.
• Previous home health supervisory or management experience.
• OASIS certification or extensive OASIS experience.
• Complex wound care experience.
• Experience with complex home infusion or IV therapy.
• Experience with Medicare-certified home health.
• Experience with QAPI and clinical quality programs.
• Experience preparing for Medicare, state, accreditation, or payer surveys.

Performance Expectations

     The Clinical Manager is expected to:

1.  Maintain high standards of clinical quality and patient safety.
2. Provide timely clinical support to agency clinicians.
3. Promote continuity and coordination of care.
4. Ensure accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
5. Develop and mentor clinical staff.
6. Identify and address clinical risks promptly.
7. Promote positive patient outcomes.
8. Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and payer requirements.
9. Participate actively in interdisciplinary clinical management.
10. Serve as a clinical resource and leader for the entire home health team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and organizational needs in accordance with applicable federal and Virginia law.

Please Call      757-873-3410