Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) - Home Health and Hospice

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Manager (RN) is a clinical and operational leader in Home Health and Hospice, partnering with Clinical Managers and Directors to support safe, effective, and compliant care delivery. The role coordinates daily care delivery, supports staff, solves problems, and helps maintain continuity of patient care across the organization. It 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 Home Health and Hospice clinicians, helps coordinate staffing and clinical operations, provides clinical oversight, and works with interdisciplinary teams to support seamless patient care. The Assistant Clinical Manager also helps maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards, coordinates handoffs and care transitions, and promotes teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, for four 10-hour shifts weekly. The role is based at Home Health & Hospice in Colchester, Vermont, with weekend and holiday leadership coverage as needed.

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.
Working knowledge of hospice/home health regulations, standards of practice, and clinical workflows.
Ability to apply clinical judgment while balancing patient needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies in care planning and delivery.
Ability to maintain productivity and quality 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 it within one year.
A combination of education and experience demonstrating comparable knowledge and skills may be considered.

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.