Home Health Director

Job Purpose

The Home Health Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality of care for our home health patients. With a focus on leadership, you’ll oversee the delivery of care, guide a dedicated team of clinicians, and ensure that patients and caregivers receive tailored, compassionate care. This is a hands-on, dynamic position where you’ll be instrumental in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of care plans. You'll empower your team through training, foster a culture of accountability, and drive continuous improvement, all while upholding our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire staff in providing exceptional patient care, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and service provisions.
• Collaborate closely with the Administrator on employee evaluations, coaching, and handling disciplinary matters.
• Oversee the implementation of individualized care plans by managing referrals, assigning cases, and ensuring integration of the necessary resources to meet patient goals.
• Audit and maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with agency policies and applicable guidelines. Regularly assess the effectiveness of care plans and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing clinical assessments, developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs, while adhering to professional standards and agency protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for patients, including processing referrals and facilitating case conferences.
• Lead team meetings, in-services, and nursing meetings to maintain open communication and foster a learning environment.
• Supervise and mentor clinicians, providing support and serving as a resource for any challenges they face in the field.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure continuous support and availability.
• Ensure excellent patient satisfaction, positive outcomes, and maintain top-tier ratings.
• Maintain organizational compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Manage conflict resolution and complaints to ensure effective problem-solving.
• Contribute to budget management for the Home Health department, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Ensure staff are up-to-date on the latest clinical practices and standards through training and ongoing education.
• Foster a positive, supportive work environment through effective supervision, development opportunities, and team collaboration.
• Serve as interim administrator during the absence of the Administrator, demonstrating strong leadership in all areas of operations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in home health or hospice.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
• CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform CPR and clear obstructed airways.
• Ability to climb at least two flights of stairs.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for at least four hours at a time.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Administrator of WC@ Home.
• Manages the Home Health Team.

Additional Information

This job description provides an overview of the role’s responsibilities and required qualifications. It is not an exhaustive list, and duties may evolve. WC@ Home reserves the right to modify or update the job description as needed.