Home Health Agency Director (Temporary Assignment)

Job DetailsJob Location: Admin - Oakland, CA 94611Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary/year About Cardea Health:  Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.   Mission Statement:  Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.  Workplace Culture:  Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.  Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:  Compassion  Big heart, steady presence  Accountability  We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.  Respect  We assume good intent and keep it real   Engagement  We lean in and figure it out together.  Support  We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.  These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community.    Primary Location: Remote  This position is designated as Remote and primarily performs work from an approved remote work location. Employees may be required to attend in-person meetings, trainings, organizational events, retreats, or program visits based on business needs.    Job Summary:  We currently have an opening for an Home Health Agency Director (Temporary Assignment)). The nurse manager will oversee an agency that includes RNs, LVNs, PTs, and OTs. The Home Health Agency Director will be responsible for quality, compliance, strategy, auditing, and overseeing agency personnel. They will review documentation for quality and compliance, and support all agency activities related to client safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. TLC often services clients who reside in unstable and/or non-traditional housing environments, such as shelters or unsheltered areas.    About the role: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Agency Management:  Oversee daily operations, including personnel management, budgeting, and compliance with regulations.  Supporting activities related to licensure, regulations, and reporting  Policy & Procedure:  Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to patient care and agency operations.  Financial Management:  Participate in budget development and monitoring, ensuring efficient use of resources.  Compliance:  Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards like those of the Joint Commission.  Staff Management:  Partner with the HH Nurse manager to orient and evaluate clinical and administrative staff.  Strategic Planning:  Contribute to the development of agency goals and objectives and participate in long-term planning.  Clinical Standards:  Ensure care is delivered according to established clinical standards and best practices.  Applying infection control principles  Quality Assurance:  Monitor patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and ensure high-quality care.  Assessing agency activities for quality and compliance  Conducting chart audits and supervisory visits  Interdisciplinary Team Management:  Lead and participate in team meetings, fostering communication among healthcare professionals.  Plan of Care Development:  Auditing patient care plans  Staff Competency:  Ensure clinical staff are qualified and competent, providing ongoing support and supervision.  Regulatory Compliance:  Stay current with healthcare regulations and ensure agency compliance.    Additional duties include:  Accepting clinical assignments aligned with skills and qualifications  Completing documentation promptly  Participating in continuing education and in-service programs  Communicating effectively with families and staff  Promoting company philosophy and policies  Demonstrating professionalism and ongoing growth    Minimum Qualifications:  Licensure/certifications: Valid California RN or LVN license, CA Driver’s License, current CPR proof.  Skills: Nursing skills according to accepted standards, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, knowledge of home health needs, and compliance requirements.  Transportation: Reliable vehicle and valid auto insurance.  Experience: Minimum one year of home health nursing required.    Preferred Qualifications:  Clinical Expertise - A strong clinical background and an HHA RN with experience in clinical care, administration, quality, and compliance.   Management and Leadership Skills - Proven ability to manage and lead a team, making sound clinical and administrative decisions.  Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Excellent skills for effective collaboration with staff, patients, and families.  Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking - Ability to identify and resolve issues related to patient care and operations.  Knowledge of Home Health Regulations - Deep understanding of federal, state, and local home health laws.  Financial Management Skills - Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.    Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary in nature.    Essential physical activities may include:  Prolonged periods of sitting.  Frequent computer and keyboard use.  Frequent use of telephones and virtual meeting platforms.  Occasional standing and walking.  Occasional reaching, bending, or carrying office materials.  Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.    Work Environment:  The position is primarily remote. Administrator/DPCS will be onsite at least quarterly to conduct in-person visit audits, in-person training, and will be present onsite for audits such as CDPH and JCAHO.   Work Environment:  Cardea Health program locations operate within supportive housing, interim housing, medical respite, and community-based environments serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.    Benefits:  We offer access to competitive and comprehensive healthcare benefits such as: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, long-term disability, HSA or FSA, Dependent Care FSA, voluntary benefits, paid sick leave, paid vacation time, birthday time off, and 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.   Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status, scheduled hours, and plan requirements. Full-time employees are generally eligible for employer-sponsored benefit contributions. Eligible part-time employees may participate in available benefit programs subject to plan terms. Per diem employees are generally not eligible for employer-sponsored benefits except as required by applicable federal, state, or local law or as otherwise provided under applicable benefit plans.    Employees may interact with individuals experiencing:  Cardea Health is committed to trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm-reduction-oriented service delivery. Employees are expected to interact with residents, visitors, community partners, and colleagues in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner. Given the population we serve, employees may interact with or provide services to individuals who may have co-occurring medical, behavioral health or substance use conditions.    Screening Requirements:  Criminal background screening, national criminal records search, healthcare sanctions screening, employment verification, education verification, license verification, MVR (where applicable), and reference checks may be required during screening.    Fair Chance Hiring Statement:  Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. A background check may be required following a conditional offer of employment. Please do not let this requirement discourage you from applying. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and will evaluate applicants fairly and individually.    Encouragement to Apply:  We recognize that no candidate meets every qualification. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every requirement.    Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.  This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice.