We are seeking a dynamic and experienced RN Director of Homecare Pediatrics to lead our specialized pediatric home health services. In this vital role, you will oversee clinical and business operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a compassionate environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Your leadership will drive growth, quality improvement initiatives, manage multidisciplinary teams, and uphold the highest standards of care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape innovative pediatric homecare programs that make a meaningful difference in children’s lives and their families’ well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of pediatric patient services, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
- Drive business development initiatives to support program growth, market expansion, and service excellence.
- Partner with referral sources and the intake team to facilitate referral management, strengthen community relationships, and ensure a seamless patient onboarding experience.
- Lead quality improvement efforts, including participation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, compliance initiatives, and quality committee meetings.
- Ensure all program operations, clinical services, and personnel practices comply with agency policies, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and standards of care.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to ensure authorizations and approvals for services are obtained and maintained in a timely manner.
- Oversee the onboarding of new cases, service delivery processes, and ongoing relationship management with referral partners, patients, and families.
- Direct recruitment, onboarding, orientation, staff development, competency assessments, and clinical supervision in partnership with the Nurse Educator.
- Conduct field visits to evaluate nursing staff performance and provide direct patient care support during periods of high demand or staffing shortages.
- Manage and evaluate clinical staff performance, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, and established clinical standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Clinical Practice, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong pediatric clinical experience required.
- Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Thorough knowledge of New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulations and home care compliance standards preferred.
- Previous experience within a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) or Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA), particularly in pediatric home care, strongly preferred.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- supervisory: 3 years (Required)
- Pediatrics: 2 years (Required)
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
