Home Health Assistant Director

St. David's Medical Center seeks a Home Health Assistant Director to support leadership of our home health services. Reporting to the Director, this RN leader oversees daily operations, care coordination, and clinical quality for a growing home-based patient population. Responsibilities include supervising field staff, monitoring compliance with regulatory and agency standards, managing performance and scheduling, and implementing evidence-based practices. The role partners closely with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure safe transitions of care, exceptional patient outcomes, and a culture of compassionate, patient-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of home health services to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate home health nurses and clinical staff
• Coordinate patient admissions, care planning, and transitions from hospital to home
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards for home health
• Analyze quality, utilization, and patient satisfaction data to drive performance improvement
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and families on individualized plans of care
• Assist with budgeting, staffing models, and resource allocation for the service line
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, policies, and staff education initiatives
• Support survey readiness and respond to audits, incident reviews, and corrective actions
• Promote a culture of compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork

Required Skills

• Home health regulations and compliance (CMS, Joint Commission, state)
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Clinical assessment and nursing judgment
• Supervisory and staff management skills
• Quality improvement and performance metrics
• Electronic health record (EHR) and home health EMR systems
• Policy and protocol development
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Budget awareness and staffing/resource planning