Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - McClure Miller Respite House

UVM Health Network - Home, Health and Hospice; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Home, Health and Hospice is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) to support Clinical Managers and Directors in delivering safe, high‑quality hospice care at the McClure Miller Respite House. The ACM provides clinical oversight during assigned coverage, supervises staff, coordinates care delivery and handoffs, and serves as a contact for clinical and operational concerns.

The role partners with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seven‑day continuity of care and adherence

Qualifications

• RN degree required or higher with licensure in practice state.
• BLS certification required for clinical duties.
• Hospice/Palliative nursing certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year.
• Three years RN experience in Home Health or Hospice/Palliative care; leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight during assigned coverage, including weekends/holidays.
• Supervise and schedule designated staff; coordinate care delivery and handoffs.
• Escalate clinical and operational concerns as needed.
• Partner with interdisciplinary and administrative teams to ensure seven‑day continuity of care and compliance.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Staff scheduling

Care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN license (unrestricted)

BLS certification

Hospice/Palliative nursing cert (preferred)

Job description

The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) is a Registered Nurse leadership role that supports Home Health & Hospice Clinical Managers and Directors in delivering safe, compliant, high-quality hospice care at the McClure Miller Respite House.

The ACM provides clinical oversight during assigned coverage (including weekends/holidays and off-hours as needed), supervises and schedules designated staff, coordinates care delivery and handoffs, and serves as a point of escalation for clinical and operational concerns.

The role partners closely with interdisciplinary and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care seven days a week and adherence to organizational policies and applicable regulations.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• One shift-equivalent of on-site weekend coverage per month at MMRH, in rotation with other managers

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.