Area Clinical Manager - Full Time

Affinity Hospice•Remote - Georgia, GA

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About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking an Area Clinical Manager to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care across all branches in an assigned region. The position oversees clinical operations to ensure services meet regulatory and quality standards, and provides leadership, guidance, and support to clinical staff. Serving as the regional counterpart to a Clinical Manager, the Area Clinical Manager also provides interim clinical leadership at branch locations when Clinical Manager positions are vacant. The role requires extensive travel, approximately 90%, and working from branch locations as needed to maintain operational stability, compliance, and continuity of leadership. Affinity Hospice describes itself as a fast-growing, privately held hospice organization focused on providing exceptional care to patients and their families. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Graduate of a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing.
At least two years of management or supervisory experience in a hospice or home care setting.
Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and an insured, operational automobile in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Strong knowledge of hospice and home care clinical practices and regulatory requirements.
Ability to coordinate, oversee, and evaluate patient care delivery across multiple locations.
Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in new environments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, approximately 90%.
Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience supporting multiple locations or regional operations.
Clinical licensure in states within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

Review case referrals and assess patient needs across assigned branches, including conducting home visits as needed.
Assign appropriate hospice associates and collaborate with Medical Directors to determine eligibility for services.
Oversee and evaluate patient cases across the region through home visits, conferences, and record reviews.
Provide guidance and support to clinicians to improve performance and service delivery.
Review patients’ medical diagnoses, prognoses, medications, procedures, and clinical courses.
Assist clinicians in establishing goals, setting priorities, and developing effective care plans.
Lead and support case conferences to promote care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Conduct record reviews and provide findings and recommendations to Executive Directors and clinical staff.
Serve as interim Clinical Manager by working from branch locations when those positions are vacant.
Participate in hiring, screening, orientation, and training of clinical associates and leadership staff.
Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating in-service and continuing education programs.
Support policy and procedure development and ensure compliance with professional standards and principles.
Participate in regional quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as delegated by leadership.