Area Clinical Director​/RN - Home Care

Area Clinical Director / RN – Home Care at Aveanna Healthcare

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The Area Clinical Director (ACD) is responsible for the management of all operational services for their region of responsibility. Working within the federal, state, and regional regulations covering home health/care, the ACD works innovatively to meet the needs of our exceptional patients while fulfilling Aveanna’s mission of future growth. Collaborating closely with the Regional VP of Clinical Operations, the ACD establishes and participates in program development and implementation.

The area nursing team members report up through the ACD who oversees hiring, discipline, training, and all nursing related items.

• Communicates formally and informally (in person or phone) with Corporate Representatives (corporate level) and Clinical Directors (branch level) to discuss/implement clinical procedures and troubleshoot issues/concerns.
• Conducts day‑to‑day personnel management to include:
• All components of performance management
• Enforces and demonstrates compliance with all State and Federal Regulations, Medicaid Regulations, and Aveanna Healthcare policy and procedure.
• Organizes & conducts Clinical leadership and staff meetings.
• Collaborates with Clinical Directors (CD) and Corporate Recruiting staff to build Nursing teams at the branch level.
• Provides guidance for all Clinical Directors and Clinical Supervisor Staff as needed.
• Monitors caseloads per branch.
• Mentors leadership staff regarding management strategies.
• Routinely audits and assesses for service failures and intervenes as necessary.
• Participates in community events.
• Achieves clinical and metrics provided by the executive team.
• Reviews weekly/monthly clinical performance reports to assure nursing expectations are being achieved and met.
• Routinely makes presentations to the Regional Team and other staff regarding clinical topics and key performance indicators, including appropriate plans to address negative variances.

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR.
• 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse within the last 5 years; clinical care setting preferred.
• Current CPR accredited by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross or any other accredited sources approved by Aveanna Healthcare.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of basic software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Home health or home care experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Must adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulations.
• Ability to comfortably work with families with limited resources.
• Quick‑thinking and astute decision‑making skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must be able to travel; the company does not provide vehicles or transportation.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of 25 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.

• Performs duties in an office environment with occasional field visits during agency operating hours.
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.