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:
Financial Management:
Compliance:
Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards like those of the Joint Commission.
Staff Management:
Strategic Planning:
Clinical Standards:
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:
Plan of Care Development:
Staff Competency:
Regulatory 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.
