Clinical Director

The JOY FM; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Care Partners in Aiken, SC seeks a Clinical Director to lead and develop the clinical team, oversee operations, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for home health patients. The role partners with the Administrator to promote regulatory excellence and staff accountability in a compassionate culture.

The successful candidate is an experienced RN leader with strong clinical judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills, able to work collaboratively with physicians, staff,

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing (SC).
• Five years RN experience preferred.
• Three years home health or home care experience preferred.
• One year supervisory/clinical leadership experience preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Administrator with day-to-day clinical operations.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Monitor compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee clinical documentation quality and accuracy.
• Provide direct case management to assigned patient caseload.
• Oversee and support skilled home health services.
• Participate in on-call rotation and assist with emergencies after hours.
• Foster a collaborative culture aligned with mission, vision, values.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Home health

Case management

Education

BSN

BSN preferred

Job description

Description: Nuclear Care Partners is seeking a Clinical Director to join our award winning team in Aiken, SC. We provide specialized home health services to former Department of Energy (DOE) workers, helping them receive high-quality, compassionate care in the comfort of their own homes. As Clinical Director, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring our patients receive exceptional, patient-centered care while supporting and developing the clinical team that serves them. Working closely with the Administrator, you will help oversee clinical operations, promote regulatory and clinical excellence, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compassion. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN leader who enjoys being actively involved in patient care, developing clinical teams, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

What You’ll Do:

• Clinical Leadership & Operations
  • Assist the Administrator with the oversight and management of day-to-day clinical operations.
  • Help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Monitor clinical services to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accountability for the overall accuracy and quality of clinical documentation.
  • Analyze clinical and operational challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Provide direct case management services to an assigned patient caseload.
  • Oversee and support the delivery of skilled home health services.
  • Work closely with the clinical team to ensure patient and staffing needs are consistently met.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Coordinate clinical team activities, including scheduling, training, coaching, and staff support.
  • Assist with field staff orientation, onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
  • Provide education and coaching related to clinical skills, medications, documentation, and patient care.
  • Promote accountability, efficiency, and effective time management across the nursing team.
  • Monitor continuing education hours for Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
  • Foster a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with Nuclear Care Partners' mission, vision, and values.
• Patient & Provider Collaboration
  • Advocate for patient needs and facilitate communication among field staff, nursing leadership, management, clients, and other healthcare providers.
  • Partner with physicians, pharmacies, other healthcare facilities, and outside providers to coordinate patient care.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for staff and assist with complex patient and care-management needs.
  • Remain available to staff during agency operating hours and provide support for clinical emergencies after hours.
  • Participate in the agency's on-call rotation.
• Documentation & Administrative Support
  • Assist with chart clearing and other payroll approval requirements for assigned staff.
  • Educate staff regarding payroll and clinical documentation requirements, including differential entries, non-billable entries, mileage, and other required documentation.
  • Support accurate and timely completion of clinical and administrative records.

Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of South Carolina. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Five (5) years of RN experience preferred. Three (3) years of home health or home care experience preferred. One (1) year of supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred. Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, clinicians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Ability to work independently while effectively leading and supporting a clinical team.