Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - McClure Miller Respite House

University of Vermont Health - Home Health & Hospice; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health - Home Health & Hospice is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM), a registered nurse leadership role that supports Clinical Managers and Directors in delivering safe, compliant hospice care at the McClure Miller Respite House. The ACM provides oversight during assigned coverage and coordinates care delivery with interdisciplinary teams.

The ACM leads staff scheduling, acts as a clinical escalation point, and ensures continuity of care seven days a week while

Qualifications

• RN with current license and BLS certification.
• Three years’ RN experience in Home Health and/or Hospice/Palliative care.
• Two years progressive leadership/supervisory experience.
• Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight during assigned coverage (including weekends/holidays) and supervise designated staff.
• Coordinate care delivery, handoffs, and escalation of clinical/operational concerns.
• Partner with interdisciplinary and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care seven days a week.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Skills

RN Leadership

Communication

Clinical Judgement

Regulatory Knowledge

Home Health/Hospice

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Current, unrestricted RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

Hospice/Palliative Nursing certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain within 1 year

Job description

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.