Position SummaryThe Home Health Clinical Director provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory compliance management. This role is responsible for directing all clinical operations to ensure high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff accountability, and efficient care coordination across the agency.
The Clinical Director serves as the direct supervisor for all clinical team members and is responsible for maintaining excellence in patient outcomes, documentation compliance, field productivity, quality assurance initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role functions as a key operational partner to the Executive Director and provides leadership support in the Executive Director's absence.
Essential ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Oversight- Directly supervise and support all clinical staff, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Home Health Aides, and other clinical personnel
- Monitor clinician productivity, field scheduling, and case assignment efficiency
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, including 90-day, semi-annual, and annual reviews
- Serve as clinical backup for patient admissions and field visits when necessary
Patient Care Coordination- Oversee the admission process to ensure timely patient evaluation, clinical appropriateness, and smooth transitions of care
- Monitor patient hospitalizations and coordinate communication between clinicians, hospitals, physicians, and referral partners
- Ensure individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated appropriately
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance- Maintain compliance with all CMS, ACHC, state, federal, and agency standards
- Lead QAPI initiatives and monitor agency performance metrics
- Complete infection control audits and field competency evaluations
- Identify trends through incident, fall, and quality audits and implement corrective action plans
Documentation & Clinical Systems Management- Oversee KanTime documentation workflows and troubleshoot clinical system issues
- Ensure timely physician order processing and follow-up for outstanding signatures
- Approve payroll within KanTime and validate productivity reporting
Operational Meetings & Reporting- Lead and participate in recurring operational meetings
- Prepare reports, clinical updates, and operational metrics for leadership review
Staff Development & Education- Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new clinical staff
- Ensure staff competency and professional development standards are maintained
QualificationsEducation & Licensure- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nebraska
Experience- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required
- Previous home health experience strongly preferred
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience with Medicare home health regulations, ACHC standards, and clinical documentation systems preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Strong knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and home health regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems (KanTime preferred)
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
Physical Requirements- Ability to travel to patient homes and field locations as needed
- Ability to lift, transfer, or assist with up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, and driving
- Ability to perform clinical assessments and field-based supervisory visits
Work EnvironmentThis position operates in both office and field settings and requires regular travel to patient homes and clinical service locations. The role may involve exposure to varying environmental conditions and infectious disease risks consistent with healthcare settings.
Why Join Us?- Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
- Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year
- Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
- A great culture where we live out our mission "to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."
