Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - McClure Miller Respite House

Home Health; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health's McClure Miller Respite House seeks an Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) to lead the clinical team in delivering compassionate hospice care in a home-like setting.

This role focuses on mentoring staff, coordinating care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding operations with empathy and excellence.

Qualifications

• 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 obtainable within 1 year.
• Three years’ RN experience in Home Health and/or Hospice/Palliative care.
• Two years progressive leadership/supervisory experience; inpatient facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to clinical staff.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for patient care concerns.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and quality standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities and support seamless transitions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered care.
• Promote staff engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical judgement

Collaboration

Education

RN license (state)

ASSOC or BACHELOR NURSING

BLS certification

Hospice/Palliative Nursing cert (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - McClure Miller Respite House

Lead with Compassion. Support Exceptional End-of-Life Care.

At the McClure Miller Respite House, every day is an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families. Our team provides expert hospice care in a warm, home-like environment where comfort, dignity, and compassion are at the center of everything we do.

As an Assistant Clinical Manager (RN), you'll play a vital leadership role supporting the clinical team that cares for patients during some of life's most meaningful moments. You'll mentor staff, help guide daily operations, and ensure the highest standards of hospice care are delivered with empathy and excellence.

If you're a nurse leader who is passionate about hospice care, enjoys supporting and developing teams, and wants to be part of a mission-driven organization, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join McClure Miller Respite House?

• Lead a dedicated team providing compassionate inpatient hospice care
• Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and caregivers
• Support a collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment
• Make a lasting impact on quality of life during end-of-life care
• Work alongside experienced professionals who share a commitment to excellence
• Grow your leadership skills in a respected hospice program

About the Role

The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) partners with Home Health & Hospice Clinical Managers and Directors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery at the McClure Miller Respite House.

This leadership role provides clinical and operational oversight during assigned coverage, supports staff and scheduling needs, coordinates patient care activities, and serves as a resource for both clinical and operational decision-making.

Working closely with nursing, providers, social work, spiritual care, volunteers, and administrative teams, you'll help ensure continuity of care while fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, and teamwork.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to clinical staff.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for patient care concerns.
• Help ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and quality standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities and support seamless care transitions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.
• Support operational excellence while maintaining a compassionate care environment.
• Promote staff engagement, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

Regular Schedule

Monday through Friday

1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Weekend Leadership Coverage

• One shift-equivalent of on-site weekend coverage each month
• Shared in rotation with other management team members

This predictable schedule allows you to maintain strong work-life balance while providing essential leadership support during evening operations.

What Makes You Successful

You are a nurse leader who:

• Is passionate about hospice and palliative care.
• Leads with empathy, professionalism, and integrity.
• Thrives in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
• Communicates confidently and effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Maintains composure and sound clinical judgment in dynamic situations.
• Enjoys mentoring others and helping teams succeed.

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. Inpatient facility experience.
• 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.

Be the Leader Behind Extraordinary Care

The McClure Miller Respite House is more than a workplace. It's a community dedicated to ensuring patients and families experience comfort, respect, and compassionate support through every stage of their journey.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your hospice expertise, leadership skills, and passion for patient-centered care, we invite you to join our team.

Lead with heart. Support exceptional hospice care. Help create meaningful moments for patients and families when they matter most.

Together, we make care personal. Together, we make a difference.