Lead Nurse (Denver, CO / Hybrid)

<p><span data-contrast="auto">FreedomCare is a healthcare company that has been dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. We support our patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own It (Drive and ownership)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Do the Right Thing (High integrity)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others!<strong> We are looking for a Lead Nurse for our Colorado team!&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><em><strong><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hybrid position&nbsp;that requires occasional travel across the greater Denver, CO metro.</span></strong></em></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Overview</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The Lead Nurse is responsible for providing clinical leadership, oversight, and support for FreedomCare’s Colorado Care Management Team. This role supervises Care Managers while ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and person-centered clinical services.</p> <p>The Lead Nurse partners closely with Operations, Compliance, Quality, and cross-functional teams to oversee clinical workflows, documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. This role serves as the primary clinical resource for Colorado, supporting Care Managers in delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring adherence to Colorado Medicaid requirements, FreedomCare policies, and industry best practices.</p> <p>The Lead Nurse plays a key role in developing clinical processes, improving operational efficiency, supporting team development, and promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":160,"335559739":100,"335559740":276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Every Day You Will:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Clinical Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and clinical guidance to the Colorado Care Management team.</li> <li>Serve as the primary clinical subject matter expert (SME) for Colorado operations.</li> <li>Support Care Managers with complex clinical cases, escalations, and changes in participant condition.</li> <li>Review and approve care plans to ensure they accurately reflect participant needs, authorizations, and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Assist Operations leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating new clinical programs and initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quality &amp; Compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with Colorado Medicaid regulations, contractual requirements, and FreedomCare clinical policies by overseeing caregiver qualifications and training records, service authorizations, care plan implementation, documentation standards, and critical incident reporting.</li> <li>Monitor clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.</li> <li>Conduct routine chart audits and documentation reviews to maintain audit readiness.</li> <li>Identify compliance risks, documentatio