Home Care Nurse Manager

Sharecare•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Nurse Manager serves as the licensed Agency Director of record for CareLinx’s home support agency in Washington, DC. This full-time, on-site role keeps the agency survey-ready, manages client care plans, and coordinates with CareLinx’s UHC and VA programs to ensure clients meet D.C. regulatory and program requirements. The position works independently as the sole on-site clinical leader, with remote support from the CareLinx clinical team. As CareLinx adds D.C.-area health system partners, the role may expand to lead local post-discharge programs.

Requirements

Active District of Columbia RN license in good standing.
At least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in health services, home care, or home health.
Experience developing patient care or service plans.
Strong documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
Ability to pass a D.C. criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a home care or home health agency Director or Administrator.
Knowledge of D.C. home support agency regulations and survey experience.
Experience with health plan or VA community care programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the agency through its initial D.C. Health licensure survey.
Serve as Director of record on the D.C. agency license and keep the agency prepared for announced and unannounced D.C. Health inspections.
Represent the agency during surveys and investigations, including in-home client visits when requested.
Manage complaints and incidents according to D.C. reporting timelines and track corrective actions through completion.
Maintain agency policies and coordinate with State Licensure on renewals and required notices.
Coordinate written backup coverage for absences and participate in after-hours on-call.
Develop each client’s preliminary care plan and create corresponding care plan tasks in CareLinx.
Review and update care plans every 45 to 90 days and whenever a change in client status is reported.
Monitor care plan task data for accuracy and completion, and escalate in-home risks to the health plan or VA program.
Train with and coordinate with UHC and VA program leads to ensure care plans meet D.C. and program requirements.
Ensure caregivers are qualified, oriented to each care plan, and supervised, and that client and personnel records are survey-ready.
Assist the recruiting team with local sources for caregiver candidates, as needed.
Represent the company in local client or partner meetings, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.