Pediatric Home Care Clinical Supervisor
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Position Summary
The Pediatric Home Care Clinical Supervisor oversees the delivery of high-quality, compassionate nursing and rehabilitative care to pediatric patients receiving services in the home setting. This role provides clinical leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, supports field staff, and partners with families to promote optimal patient outcomes. The Clinical Supervisor serves as a key liaison between the clinical team, operations, and external healthcare partners.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Oversight
· Supervise, mentor, and support pediatric field nurses (RNs/LPNs), therapists, and home health aides.
· Conduct in-home supervisory visits, clinical assessments, and competency evaluations.
· Review and approve clinical documentation, care plans, and physician orders for accuracy and compliance.
· Ensure adherence to agency policies, state/federal regulations (e.g., Medicaid, state nurse practice act), and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission).
Care Coordination
· Develop, update, and monitor individualized Plans of Care (POCs) for each patient.
· Collaborate with physicians, hospital discharge planners, case managers, and families to ensure continuity of care.
· Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed based on clinical condition and goals.
Staff Management & Development
· Provide onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training for field clinicians.
· Lead case conferences, teach pediatric-specific skills, and promote professional development.
· Participate in performance evaluations and provide corrective action when necessary.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
· Conduct chart audits and implement performance improvement initiatives.
· Participate in internal and external audits, surveys, and compliance reviews.
· Track clinical metrics such as hospital readmissions, critical incidents, and patient satisfaction.
Family & Patient Support
· Build strong relationships with families and caregivers, ensuring they understand care plans and feel supported.
· Serve as a clinical resource for managing complex pediatric needs such as tracheostomies, ventilators, g-tubes, seizure care, and other high-acuity services.
Operational Collaboration
· Work closely with scheduling, intake, and administrative teams to match appropriate clinicians to cases.
· Assist with staffing decisions and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
· Support operational and growth initiatives (case expansions, new program launches, referral coordination).
Qualifications
Required
· Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
· Minimum 2–3 years of pediatric nursing experience (home care, PICU, NICU, or pediatric acute care preferred).
· Strong knowledge of pediatric clinical standards and home care regulations.
· Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred
· Previous experience in home health clinical supervision.
· Knowledge of Medicaid/waiver programs and pediatric private duty nursing.
· Experience with EMR/EHR systems used in home care.
Core Competencies
· Pediatric clinical expertise
· Team leadership & mentoring
· Critical thinking & problem-solving
· Family-centered communication
· Regulatory and documentation accuracy
· Crisis management
· Compassion and patience working with medically fragile children
Working Conditions
· Hybrid field/office role with regular in-home supervisory visits.
· Occasional travel within assigned service area.
· Participation in after-hours on-call rotation based on agency needs.
· Field /evals/visits until the program grows