Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - McClure Miller Respite House

UVM Health Network - Home Health & Hospice • Colchester, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) partners with Home Health & Hospice Clinical Managers and Directors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality care delivery at the McClure Miller Respite House. The role provides clinical and operational oversight during assigned coverage, supports staff and scheduling needs, coordinates patient care activities, and serves as a resource for clinical and operational decision-making.

Working closely with nursing, providers, social work, spiritual care, volunteers, and administrative teams, the ACM helps ensure continuity of care while fostering compassion, accountability, and teamwork. The role includes weekday evening hours and one shift-equivalent of on-site weekend leadership coverage each month, shared in rotation with other management team members.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Three years of experience as a registered nurse in home health and/or hospice/palliative care.
• Two years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience.
• Inpatient facility experience.
• Working knowledge of hospice/home health regulations, standards of practice, and clinical workflows, with the ability to promote compliance, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to apply clinical judgment to balance patient needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies in care planning and delivery.
• Ability to maintain productivity and quality of work while managing frequent interruptions and multiple concurrent responsibilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills when interacting with staff, leadership, patients, and interdisciplinary partners.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification; alternatively, willingness to obtain certification within one year.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered when it provides comparable knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to clinical staff.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for patient care concerns.
• Help ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and quality standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities and support seamless care transitions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered care.
• Support operational excellence while maintaining a compassionate care environment.
• Promote staff engagement, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Provide on-site weekend leadership coverage for one shift-equivalent each month, shared in rotation with other management team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree