PACE Clinical Manager

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kentucky seeks a PACE Clinical Manager to lead clinical operations within the PACE program. This role involves ensuring high-quality, person-centered care, managing clinical staff, and driving quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, RN licensure, and at least two years of clinical and supervisory experience. Join this dynamic team to make a lasting impact on the healthcare of seniors in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of RN clinical and supervisory experience.
• Experience with frail or elderly populations or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of clinical operations within the PACE program.
• Manage daily clinical operations and develop clinical staff.
• Ensure integration of clinical services and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Drive quality and performance outcomes.

Skills

Clinical experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Job description

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team!

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary

The PACE Clinical Manager provides leadership and oversight of all clinical operations within the PACE program, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centered care across the PACE Center, participants’ homes, and contracted provider settings. This role supports the PACE model of care by promoting participant independence, health, and well-being through coordinated, evidence-based clinical services. Working closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and Bluegrass PACE leadership, the PACE Clinical Manager ensures integration of clinical services, maintains regulatory compliance, and drives quality and performance outcomes. Key responsibilities include managing daily clinical operations, supervision and development of clinical staff, leadership of quality improvement and infection control initiatives, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement within the nursing team.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or participating COMPACT state Board of Nursing.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of RN clinical experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• One year’s experience working with frail or elderly populations within the last three years, or willingness to complete PACE-specific training prior to independent patient care.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• BLS certification required.
• Food handling permit (to be completed upon hire).
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations; able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.