Area Executive Clinical Manager - Full Time

Job Description:
About Us:
Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend

Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

Internal Company Advancement

Free end of life training

Position Summary:
The Area Executive Clinical Manager ensures coordinated, high-quality patient care across all branches within their assigned region. This role oversees clinical operations, ensuring services meet regulatory and quality standards, while providing leadership, guidance, and support to Clinical staff. Acting as the regional counterpart to a Clinical Manager, this position also serves as interim clinical leadership at branch locations during Clinical Manager vacancies. The position requires extensive travel (approximately 90%) and the ability to sit in branch locations as needed to ensure operational stability, compliance, and continuity of leadership

Qualifications
Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Graduate of a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Minimum of two (2) years of management or supervisory experience in a hospice or home care setting

Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Experience supporting multiple locations or regional operations preferred

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Clinically licensed in states within assigned region preferred

Current CPR certification

Valid driver’s license with an insured and operational automobile in accordance with state and/or organization requirements

Key Responsibilities:
Review case referrals and assess patient needs across assigned branches, including conducting home visits as needed

Assign appropriate hospice associates and collaborate with Medical Directors to determine eligibility for services

Oversee and evaluate patient cases through home visits, conferences, and record reviews across the region

Provide guidance and support to clinicians to improve performance and service delivery

Review patients’ medical diagnoses, prognoses, medications, procedures, and clinical courses

Assist clinicians in establishing goals, setting priorities, and developing effective care plans

Lead and support case conferences to ensure care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration

Conduct record reviews and provide findings and recommendations to Executive Directors and clinical staff

Serve as interim Clinical Manager by sitting in branch locations when positions are vacant

Participate in the hiring, screening, orientation, and training of clinical associates and leadership staff

Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating in-service and continuing education programs

Support policy and procedure development and ensure compliance with professional standards and principles

Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives across the region

Perform other duties as delegated by leadership

Required Skills:
Strong knowledge of hospice and home care clinical practices and regulatory requirements

Ability to coordinate, oversee, and evaluate patient care delivery across multiple locations

Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in new environments

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities

Willingness and ability to travel extensively (approximately 90%)

Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and quality patient care

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.