Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Home Health and Hospice

UVM Health; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center's Home Health & Hospice team in Colchester, Vermont is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager (RN). This leadership role focuses on coordinating daily clinical operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring safe, compliant home-based care.

The ACM partners with Clinical Managers and Directors to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage scheduling, and support staff through leadership coverage on weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• RN with a valid, unrestricted license in the state of practice and BLS certification.
• Three years’ RN experience in Home Health and/or Hospice/Palliative care; two years of progressive leadership/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of hospice/home health regulations, standards of practice, and clinical workflows; regulatory compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor Home Health and Hospice clinical staff.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and clinical operations.
• Provide clinical oversight and problem-solving support.
• Coordinate handoffs and transitions of care across the organization.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical operations

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

BLS certification

Hospice/Palliative Nursing cert (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Home Health and Hospice - UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice# Careers at Home Health and Hospice## Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Home Health and HospiceApply: Colchester, VT: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: R0091657Building Name: HHH - Home Health & HospiceLocation Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester VermontRegularDepartment: HHH - Hospice ServicesFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80Shift: Day/EvePrimary Shift: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMWeekend Needs: EverySalary Range: Min $43.71 Mid $54.64 Max $65.57Recruiter: Alicia Sherman**Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Home Health & Hospice** **Sunday-Wednesday | Four 10-Hour Days | Leadership Opportunity** **Lead with Compassion. Support Care That Matters.** Imagine ending each day knowing your leadership helped patients receive expert, compassionate care where they feel most comfortable...at home. At Home Health & Hospice, our teams have the privilege of helping patients and families navigate some of life's most meaningful and vulnerable moments. As an **Assistant Clinical Manager (RN)**, you'll be a key leader supporting clinicians who provide comfort, dignity, independence, and exceptional care throughout the community. This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to mentor dedicated caregivers, strengthen clinical operations, and help ensure every patient receives the highest quality care when they need it most. If you're a nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys supporting teams, and is passionate about home-based care, we'd love to connect with you. **Together, we make care personal. Together, we make a difference.** (if link does not work copy and paste into your browser to see the WHY behind the work) * **Home Health Care is a Journey, Join Us!**– Hear why our team stays and thrives in this unique, supportive community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojh884USnWU **Why Nurses Love Home Health & Hospice** Build meaningful relationships with patients and families. Lead and support a highly skilled interdisciplinary team. Make a direct impact on quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Enjoy a consistent four-day work week. Work in a mission-driven organization where compassion and excellence go hand in hand. Be part of a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and professional growth. **About the Role** As the **Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM)**, you will partner closely with Clinical Managers and Directors to ensure safe, effective, and compliant Home Health and Hospice care delivery. You'll serve as a clinical and operational leader, helping to coordinate daily care delivery, support staff, solve problems, and maintain continuity of patient care across the organization. This role provides leadership coverage during assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed, while serving as a trusted resource for clinical teams in the field. **In This Role, You Will:** * Support and mentor Home Health and Hospice clinical staff.* Assist with scheduling, staffing, and clinical operations.* Provide clinical oversight and problem-solving support.* Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.* Help maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards.* Coordinate handoffs and transitions of care.* Serve as a resource and escalation point for clinical and operational concerns.* Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care. **Schedule:** **Sunday through Wednesday****8:00 AM - 6:00 PM****Four 10-hour shifts weekly**Enjoy a consistent schedule while maintaining work-life balance. **What Makes You Successful** You are a compassionate and experienced nurse leader who: Enjoys mentoring and supporting others.* Communicates confidently and effectively.* Balances multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Leads with professionalism, empathy, and accountability.* Is passionate about delivering exceptional home-based care. **Qualifications** **EDUCATION*** Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.* Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice and BLS certification.* Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain within 1 year **EXPERIENCE*** Three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in Home Health and/or Hospice/Palliative care; Two years progressive leadership/supervisory experience. Consideration may be given for a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired* Demonstrate and apply working knowledge of hospice/home health regulations, standards of practice, and clinical workflows to promote compliance, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes; Apply clinical judgement to balance patient needs, regulatory requirements and organizational policies in care planning and delivery.* Maintain productivity and quality of work while managing frequent interruptions and multiple concurrent responsibilities* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills when interacting with staff, leadership, patients, and interdisciplinary partners. **Join a Team That's Making a Difference** Every visit, every conversation, and every act of leadership contributes to improving the lives of patients and families throughout our community. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your clinical expertise, compassion, and guidance truly matter, we invite you to apply and become part of our Home Health & Hospice team. **Lead with purpose. Support exceptional care. Help people remain comfortable, independent, and cared for where they call home.** **Together, we make care personal. Together, we make a difference.** (if link does not work copy and paste into your browser to see the WHY behind the work) * **Home Health Care is a Journey, Join Us!**– Hear why our team stays and thrives in this unique, supportive community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojh884USnWU* **Supportive, Caring Team at HHH** – Learn how we feel supported by our colleagues and coworkers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVXMTSbFBDo* **Enjoy Autonomy and Flexibility** – Meet some of our team members and hear about a day in the life of a home health nurse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pojgl0hCwI* **The Human Connection at HHH** – Explore the deep relationships we build through ongoing care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jjmQ-77NXw* **Uplifted and Supported Together at HHH** – See how collaboration makes all the difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NSALfH7wRU* **A Night at the McClure Miller Respite House** – Experience what a night at the Respite House looks like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjBlQ5tWcN4* **Enjoy VT Life with HHH** – Discover the lifestyle Vermont offers and how we enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB9IJYke2ZE* **Flexibility to Discover Vermont’s Beauty with HHH**– Learn more about balancing work and Vermont’s beauty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0A5k174Etw* **Why be a LNA at Home Health and Hospice?** – Meet some of the dedicated LNAs at Home Health and Hospice and hear from them why it’s more than a job, it’s a calling with a deep sense of purpose, connection, and the ability to work to the top of your licensure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXrFef3BQbQ