Director, South County Home Health

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast#and one of just 19 nationwide#to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience.

The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development.

These tools and resources complement our clinicians# local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits #(health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Job Summary

The Director of South County Home Health (SCHH) will assume responsibility for leadership functions, planning, coordinating and evaluating/improving home health services; is responsible for all day to day operations of the Home Health Agency, and for ensuring that a skilled professional is available during all operating hours.

He/she is responsible for the synchronization/liaising with appropriate system Departments and Committees, including the development of policies and guidelines to streamline patient care and administrative systems. #He/she directs and leads personnel who render client care services, fosters public relations, partners and plans with the hospital/other health care facilities to deliver seamless, quality post-acute care transitions.

#The Director of SCHH proactively identifies the services needed to efficiently and effectively deliver home care and projects staffing needs to optimize and expand the delivery of services while adhering to regulatory/insurance-based requirements. # # ## Minimum Qualifications: ## # # Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Rhode Island # Ten to twelve years# progressive senior leadership experience required with at least eight years# experience in home care administration or top managerial position in a multi-location environment.

# Experience within an integrated health care system preferred. # Success Factors: ### # # Excellent human relations skills and ability to work effectively at all levels. # # Experience with completing feasibility studies, cost/benefit assessments, budgets, financial analysis, quality and process improvements. #