RN Clinical Manager / Clinical Educator Role
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Senior Director of Operations
Mission
The Natick Walpole VNA is committed to a traditional, yet innovative approach of providing highly skilled compassionate home health care to the communities it serves. The NWVNA continually strives to be responsive to patient and community needs, to promote healthy lifestyles, and facilitate independence and resourcefulness to enable people to remain in their own homes, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
Job Summary
Come join our team! Natick Walpole VNA is seeking a full-time RN Clinical Manager / Clinical Educator hybrid role.
This position combines clinical management responsibilities with a strong focus on professional development, competency, and continuous improvement.
Overview of RN Clinical Manager / Clinical Educator Role:
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to assigned field clinicians.
- Monitor patient care, clinical documentation, care plans, and adherence to agency standards.
- Provide guidance regarding complex patients, changes in condition, and clinical concerns.
- Conduct supervisory, competency, and field visits as appropriate.
- Monitor clinician performance, productivity, documentation, and compliance with agency expectations.
- Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Assist with managing clinical staffing and caseload needs.
- Provide coaching and corrective feedback when clinical performance does not meet expectations.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations and Human Resources regarding performance concerns.
- Assist with investigation and follow-up of patient complaints, incidents, and clinical concerns.
CLINICAL EDUCATOR
- Develop, coordinate, and provide orientation and ongoing education for clinical staff.
- Conduct annual and ongoing competency assessments.
- Identify educational needs through chart audits, supervisory visits, incident reviews, quality data, staff feedback, and regulatory changes.
- Develop and deliver clinical in-services and educational programs.
- Provide hands-on skills training and competency validation.
- Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for new and existing clinicians.
- Coordinate required annual education and competency requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of staff education and competencies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and educational materials.
- Stay current with evidence-based clinical practices and changes in Medicare, Massachusetts regulations, and applicable home health requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will provide leadership, supervision, education, mentoring, and quality oversight for the agency’s field-based clinical staff.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
- Generous Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of home health experience strongly preferred.
- Previous clinical leadership, supervisory, preceptor, or educator experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare home health requirements and clinical documentation.
- Excellent communication, teaching, leadership, and organizational skills.
*Salary is commensurate with experience.
About NWVNA:
Natick Walpole VNA is one of the most trusted providers of home health care in the industry. We have been in business for over 100+ years caring for our patients in the more than 46 towns we serve. Our staff of dedicated professionals provide the highest quality and compassionate care and services for our patients and their families.
