Clinical Manager RN- Home Care
About The Position
Paragon Home Care is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse as Clinical Manager, a new leadership role focused on assessing clients, developing and overseeing care plans, teaching and coaching caregivers, and improving care for seniors in their homes. The position is also designated as the Director of Nursing for Virginia home care licensing, responsible for supervising personal care services and maintaining licensing compliance. The organization specializes in dementia care and will sponsor the employee's Certified Dementia Practitioner certification. The role is split between the McLean office and client-home visits and is not remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, with a limited shared after-hours on-call rotation. Occasional Saturday work is flexible, with a weekday off when a Saturday is worked. The position reports directly to the COO and is part of the leadership team.
Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or multistate compact RN license.
- ADN or BSN.
- At least 3 years of RN experience.
- At least 1 year supervising, teaching, or managing CNAs, aides, or nursing staff.
- Dementia care experience.
- Commitment to client privacy and HIPAA standards.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and TB screening.
- Ability to demonstrate transfers and assist with lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work on site at the McLean office and in client homes; regular office presence is required.
- Warm, patient communication style and a genuine love of teaching.
- Compassion and genuine care for seniors, their families, and caregivers, and a desire to grow with the Paragon family and culture.
Nice To Haves
- Home health, hospice, geriatrics, rehabilitation, assisted living, or long-term care experience is strongly preferred.
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments and develop plans of care for new clients in partnership with clients and families.
- Review each client's plan of care and supervise services at least every 90 days, or sooner if the client's condition changes.
- Evaluate clients' home setups and safety equipment, identifying fall risks and gaps.
- Build relationships with clients and families and support clients' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
- Train caregivers on site in client-specific equipment and techniques, including transfers, mobility aids, bathing and toileting equipment, skin care, positioning, and adaptive ADL tools.
- Coach caregivers to build their skills and confidence.
- Validate caregiver skills through hands-on competency check-offs at hire and annually.
- Mentor and advocate for caregivers, supporting their professional growth, confidence, and sense of purpose.
- Own the clinical content of the caregiver training program, beginning with dementia care, and lead infection control training.
- Accurately document assessments and training sessions in the care management system.
- Recognize when clients need medical follow-up and coordinate with families, physicians, and care managers.
- Partner with the Client Services team on client satisfaction, quality of care, and resolving client concerns.
- Partner with HR to recruit, screen, orient, and train caregivers.
- Represent Paragon's clinical expertise to hospitals, physicians, care managers, and senior living partners alongside the Community Engagement team.
- Serve as the designated Director of Nursing for Virginia licensing compliance and the registered nurse responsible for supervising all personal care services.
- Keep policies, records, and practices survey-ready and serve on the quality improvement committee.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Company car for all client visits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible upon hire.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days, plus paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Aflac supplemental insurance options.
- Structured orientation working directly with the leadership team.
- Paid Certified Dementia Practitioner certification and continuing education support.
- Flexible start date to allow the employee to give proper notice to their current employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
