Area Executive Clinical Manager

About Affinity Hospice

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!

• 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

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.

• Education
• 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

• Experience
• 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

• Certification/Licensure
• 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

• 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

• 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.