Clinical Nurse Manager/ Director of Nursing Home Healthcare (RN)

Jethro Health System; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing to oversee patient care services and personnel. This pivotal role ensures high standards of care, compliance with regulations, and staff development. You will lead a dedicated team, coordinate with interdisciplinary professionals, and implement quality assurance programs. This position offers a flexible schedule, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in the home health sector. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• 3 years of experience in home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate clinical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Implement and oversee the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program.
• Provide clinical education and mentoring for staff.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited college

Job description

Job description

Jethro Health System is looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing to join our team.The Director of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Manager is an RN who provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel. Ensures quality of patient care in the home. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency. May also be called Director of Nurses, Supervising Nurse, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Professional Services, or a similar title.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:
Education:Graduate from an accredited college

Licensure:Active state license as a registered nurse (RN).
Experience:3 years of experience in home health care preferred. Management and leadership experience preferred.
Skills:Clinical skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification.
Transportation:Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:
Performs duties in an office environment. If required to make patient visits, may work in patients’ homes in various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.

Job Summary:

TheClinical Manageris responsible for supervising and coordinating clinical staff, ensuring adherence toCMS Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies. This role involves oversight of patient care services, quality assurance, staff training, and compliance with physician orders. The Clinical Manager plays a critical role in maintaininghigh standards of patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Supervision & Patient Care Oversight:

• Ensuretimely, high-quality, and compliantdelivery of home health services.
• Supervisenurses, therapists, and other clinical staff, providing guidance and support.
• Reviewpatient assessments, care plans, and physician ordersfor accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure staff compliance withOASIS documentation, PDGM requirements, and agency protocols.
• Conductcase conferencesto review patient progress and update care plans as needed.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Implement and oversee theQuality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Conductchart auditsto ensure proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitorpatient outcomes, hospitalizations, and infection control datato identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance withMedicare, Medicaid, and state home health regulations.

Staff Development & Training:

• Provideclinical education, mentoring, and performance evaluationsfor staff.
• Conductorientation and ongoing trainingon documentation, compliance, and best practices.
• Addressstaff performance issues, ensuring adherence to clinical policies and procedures.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Coordinatepatient admissions, discharges, and staff assignmentsto maintain workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate withphysicians, referral sources, and case managersto ensure continuity of care.
• Assist in thedevelopment and revision of clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate instate surveys, accreditation reviews, and compliance audits.

· Oasis Knowledge to include hands-on experience with review

· Coordinates patient care.

· Ensures communication with all physicians involved in a patient’s plan of care and other healthcare practitioners.

· Integrates orders from all relevant physicians involved into the plan of care and ensures the orders are approved by the responsible physician.

· Coordinates and integrates care provided by agency staff, including contractual providers.

· Coordinates referrals.

· Assures that patient needs are continually assessed. Assures reassessment of the patient’s needs is performed by the appropriate healthcare professional when there is a significant health status change in the patient’s condition, at the physician’s request, and after hospital discharge.

· Assures the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).

· Ensures provision of services as ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, including patient and caregiver education and patient, caregiver, and family counseling.

· Prepares clinical notes as appropriate.

· Assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations.

· Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of Agency personnel.

· Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.

· Recommends resources needed to provide care.

· Collaborates on development and implementation of policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of care.

· Collaborates with Agency leadership and appropriate staff to develop the organizational plan as it pertains to patient care.

· Monitors and participates in the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.

· Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance, as necessary.

· Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to the Administrator both verbally and through written reports.

· Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.

· Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

· Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

· Ensures the care offered by the Agency is consistently available to all patients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person