RN Clinical Manager – Assistive Care & Caregiver Support

BAYADA Home Health Care•Bloomfield, NJ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Manager for its Essex Assistive Care State Programs office in Bloomfield, New Jersey. This full-time, in-person leadership role provides clinical oversight for clients receiving state-funded personal care services and supports the development of Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants. The programs help adults and seniors receive personal care at home through Medicaid waivers and other state-funded services, promoting safety, independence, and quality of life. The Clinical Manager combines clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, care coordination, and client advocacy. The role includes assessments and care planning, caregiver supervision and training, coordination with state and managed-care partners, documentation review, quality monitoring, and support for client service authorizations. The position partners with the Director and Client Services Manager and contributes to a positive, mission-driven team culture. The role is office-based at 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Exact workdays and daily hours are to be confirmed.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in New Jersey.
At least 2 years of RN experience with a BSN, or 3 years of RN experience with an ASN.
Strong organization, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage state program requirements, client needs, and competing priorities.
Ability to provide clinical leadership and support to caregivers in a community-based setting.
Comfort using computer systems for documentation, communication, and care coordination.
Commitment to serving clients and families with compassion, accountability, and respect.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicaid, Medicaid waiver programs, or other state-funded services.
Home care, Assistive Care, or community-based nursing experience.
Prior supervisory, leadership, or caregiver-management experience.
Knowledge of state-specific personal care program rules, authorizations, and documentation standards.
Experience coordinating with state case managers or managed care organizations.
Experience with caregiver training, competency validation, or quality oversight.
Passion for serving underserved clients and helping people remain safely at home.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight for clients enrolled in state-funded Medicaid waiver and personal care programs.
Conduct client assessments and develop individualized care plans aligned with client needs and state program guidelines.
Supervise, support, and provide clinical guidance to Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants.
Ensure care delivery aligns with approved services, authorized care hours, state program requirements, and BAYADA standards.
Coordinate with state case managers, Medicaid managed care organizations, families, caregivers, and other external stakeholders.
Support client reauthorization processes and help ensure care hours remain aligned with approved program parameters.
Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with applicable state and program requirements.
Facilitate caregiver training, orientation, and competency documentation as required.
Monitor quality of care and respond to incidents, complaints, changes in client condition, and service concerns.
Conduct supervisory visits and follow up on client and caregiver needs.
Serve as a clinical resource, client advocate, and partner to the Director and Client Services Manager.
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and audit-readiness activities.
Build positive relationships with clients, families, caregivers, state partners, and community resources.
Model The BAYADA Way and help build a positive, mission-driven, team-oriented culture.