Clinical Team Manager Registered Nurse RN Home Health

Elara Caring • Brighton Charter Township, MI

7d

About The Position

The Travel Clinical Team Manager provides leadership and clinical direction for home health and hospice services at assigned travel branches. The role plans, directs, and participates in professional patient services; supports strategic planning and development of clinical policies and programs; and promotes Elara Caring’s mission, philosophy, and quality-of-care standards. The manager maintains patient and staff confidentiality under HIPAA and supports community and client liaison activities.

The position oversees branch staffing, office functions, clinical supervisors, and office and field personnel. It coordinates care and related services with patients, families, physicians, providers, vendors, and facilities, including referrals, orders, assignments, recertifications, and communications. The manager ensures staff availability and competency to respond to referrals and provide assessment visits within 24 hours, and guides staff on patient-care issues and admission criteria.

The manager oversees medical records and promotes compliance with state licensure, Medicare certification, payer requirements, and other applicable regulations. This includes policy development, staff education, monitoring, and staying current with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement changes. The role requires 100% travel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or bachelor's degree program from a School of Nursing.
• At least 3 years of relevant registered nurse experience in Home Health or Hospice, along with experience in a leadership role.
• Current Registered Nurse license in all states assigned in the travel region.

Responsibilities

• Align activities with the vision of Elara Caring’s board, executive team, and Hospice and Skilled Home Health leadership.
• Promote the organization’s philosophy, mission, administrative policies, and quality-of-care standards.
• Maintain patient and staff privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Plan, direct, and participate in delivery of professional patient services, with focus on diagnosis-specific care needs.
• Participate in strategic planning and assist with the annual development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, clinical protocols, forms, quality improvement monitors, service programs, and program infrastructure.
• Conduct liaison activities with individual clients and the community.
• Maintain staffing levels at branch locations to meet patient needs.
• Supervise and direct agency personnel and coordinate care with providers, vendors, and facilities.
• Provide clinical direction to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Spiritual Care MSW, Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, Volunteer, and Bereavement teams; oversee office functions at assigned travel branches.
• Support compliance with state licensure, Medicare certification, and other applicable oversight requirements through policy development, staff education, and ongoing monitoring.
• Coordinate services so qualified staff are available to respond to referrals and conduct assessment visits within 24 hours of referral.
• Process and coordinate patient referrals, physician orders, staff assignments, patient recertifications, and communications among caregivers, patients, families, and referring physicians.
• Meet regularly with field staff to provide guidance and information on specific issues.
• Oversee medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical requirements.
• Lead Clinical Supervisors, office staff, and field staff to support safe, effective, and appropriate home health services; direct field staff patient-care assignments.
• Identify and instruct staff on admission criteria and evaluate eligibility for home health and hospice benefits.
• Promote compliance with fiscal intermediary and other third-party payer requirements through education and coaching.
• Stay informed about Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes, and ensure compliance.
• Meet agency policies and procedures for health screening and required testing.
• Travel 100%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost to employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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