Home Health Clinical Manager

CenterWell•Lubbock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Clinical Manager at CenterWell Home Health leads and supports a team of clinicians delivering care in patients’ homes. Reporting to the Branch Director, this Registered Nurse oversees clinical operations for a location, including patient care, staff management, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance. The role is performed onsite in an office and supports patients in achieving independence while helping clinicians succeed. The manager reviews referrals and admission appropriateness, assigns clinicians, ensures Plans of Care meet patient needs and agency standards, and provides clinical guidance and education. The role monitors documentation, audits, billing, case management quality, and outcomes; supports hiring and staff development; coordinates care among physicians, staff, and caregivers; and contributes to quality improvement, budgeting, marketing, and community relationships. Limited direct patient care may be provided in exceptional or unplanned circumstances. The manager acts as Branch Director when that person is absent.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
OASIS experience.
Proof of current CPR.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Two years as a Registered Nurse, including at least one year of management experience in a home care, hospice, or equivalent environment.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable state minimum limits or the stated $25,000 bodily injury per person, $25,000 bodily injury per event, and $10,000 property damage limits, whichever is higher.
Complete TB screening if selected for the role.

Responsibilities

Oversee location clinical operations, including patient care delivery, staff management, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance.
Review referrals, determine admission appropriateness, assign clinicians, and ensure Plans of Care meet patient needs and agency standards.
Guide, support, and educate clinicians in goal-setting, care planning, and clinical decision-making, and remain available for clinical support during operating hours.
Ensure clinical documentation, audits, and billing meet Medicare, payer, and company standards; monitor case management quality and outcomes.
Participate in hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and corrective action for clinical staff.
Provide ongoing staff education based on documentation reviews, utilization review findings, and performance improvement data.
Coordinate communication among physicians, team members, and caregivers to support care coordination, discharge planning, and outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement, data tracking, budgeting activities, marketing initiatives, and community relationship development.
Provide direct patient care on a limited basis in exceptional or unplanned circumstances.
Act as Branch Director in their absence.
Perform additional tasks to support clinical operations and organizational goals.