Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Home Health and Hospice
About The Position
The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) is a clinical and operational leader who partners with Clinical Managers and Directors to support safe, effective, and compliant Home Health and Hospice care delivery. The role helps coordinate daily care delivery, support staff, solve problems, and maintain continuity of patient care across the organization. The ACM provides leadership coverage during assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed, and serves as a trusted resource for clinical teams in the field. The position supports and mentors clinical staff, assists with scheduling, staffing, and clinical operations, provides clinical oversight and problem-solving support, partners with interdisciplinary teams, helps maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards, coordinates handoffs and transitions of care, and serves as an escalation point for clinical and operational concerns. The role promotes teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for four 10-hour shifts weekly. The position is based at Home Health & Hospice in Colchester, Vermont.
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’ experience as a Registered Nurse in Home Health and/or Hospice/Palliative care.
- Two years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of hospice and home health regulations, standards of practice, and clinical workflows.
- 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.
- Comparable knowledge and skills acquired through a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year.
Responsibilities
- Support and mentor Home Health and Hospice clinical staff.
- Assist with scheduling, staffing, and clinical operations.
- Provide clinical oversight and problem-solving support.
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
- Help maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- Coordinate handoffs and transitions of care.
- Serve as a resource and escalation point for clinical and operational concerns.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care.
- Provide leadership coverage during assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Apply clinical judgment to balance patient needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies in care planning and delivery.
Benefits
- Consistent four-day work week.
- Work-life balance.
- Professional growth.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Autonomy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
