Territory Clinical Lead — Quality, Compliance & Care

Pernini Recruiting Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Manager oversees all patient care services and personnel in our California home health operations. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring care is delivered safely and effectively.

Leads CHAP and regulatory readiness, quality initiatives, and patient satisfaction monitoring. Qualifications include RN license in the operating state, 5+ years of RN experience with supervisory experience in home health, CPR certification, and ability

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of operation.
• 5 yrs RN experience with 2 yrs or more supervisor experience in Home Health
• Experience managing RN services in the home, community, or clinic is preferred
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of operation.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operations: Manage day-to-day clinical and administrative office operations, serving as a primary point of contact for staff and patients during operating hours.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Direct care delivery to align with professional standards, agency policies, and state and federal regulations.
• Provide Leadership & Backup Support: Serve as acting leader in the absence of the Territory Administrator and provide coverage for PCM and CSS roles as needed.
• Coordinate Patient Care: Manage the intake and referral process while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop, execute, and update individualized care plans.
• Drive Quality & Assessment: Evaluate care quality, assess ongoing patient needs, and collaborate with clinicians and physicians on transfers and discharges.
• Manage OASIS & Discharge Data: Review discharge assessment data, edit/lock Discharge OASIS forms, and oversee discipline-only discharges.
• Lead QAPI: Direct QAPI initiatives, participate in quality assurance activities, track incidents, analyze trends, and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain Survey Readiness & Analytics: Maintain accreditation and survey readiness, conduct detailed audit reviews, and manage HHCAHPS survey distribution within SHP.
• Oversee Emergency Preparedness: Lead Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP), including activation, post-activation reporting, and ongoing event monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse license (state of operation)

CPR certification

Driver's license with insured vehicle

Job description

The Clinical Manager oversees all patient care services and personnel in our California home health operations. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring care is delivered safely and effectively.

Leads CHAP and regulatory readiness, quality initiatives, and patient satisfaction monitoring. Qualifications include RN license in the operating state, 5+ years of RN experience with supervisory experience in home health, CPR certification, and ability