Director of Patient Services
Confidential
Northridge, CA
- Eligibility
- RNExecutive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the CA PRN range
CA PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $92/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $73/hr, across 510 postings.
About this role
Director of Patient Care Services
- *Location:* Los Angeles, CA
- *Job Type:* Full-Time
- *Classification:* Exempt
About the Opportunity
A well-established and growing home health organization is seeking an experienced *Director of Patient Care Services* to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight of home health services.
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This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care while supporting clinical teams through effective supervision, mentorship, and performance management. The Director will partner closely with operations and executive leadership to ensure regulatory readiness, strong clinical outcomes, and an exceptional patient and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of daily home health operations in accordance with professional standards and state and federal regulations
- Oversee coordination of patient care including referrals, admissions, assessments, care planning, transfers, and discharges
- Ensure development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized plans of care
- Review and approve clinical documentation, including OASIS assessments as required
- Supervise, coach, and mentor clinical leadership and field staff
- Ensure staff meet licensure, training, competency, and compliance requirements
- Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives (QAPI), audit readiness, and regulatory compliance efforts
- Monitor clinical performance metrics, patient outcomes, and satisfaction data, implementing improvement strategies as needed
- Partner with operations leadership on staffing models, productivity standards, and resource allocation
- Provide leadership during emergency preparedness planning and response
- Serve as escalation point for complex clinical and operational matters
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of two (2) years of home health experience required
- Must have Director Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor experience.
- Home health 3+ years in management
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS, and compliance standards
Core Competencies
- Clinical leadership and regulatory expertise
- Quality and performance improvement experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ethical decision-making and accountability
- Conflict resolution and team development
- Operational awareness and strategic thinking
Work Environment
This position involves a combination of office and field responsibilities, including computer work, meetings, and occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds if applicable).
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, compliance, and compassionate patient care. Leadership support, collaborative culture, and growth opportunities are central to our success.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/
Certification
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of two (2) years of home health experience required
- Must have Director Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor experience.
- Home health 3+ years in management
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred
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- Strong knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS, and compliance standards
Place
- City
- Northridge, CA
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Northridge sits in the San Fernando Valley, offering a suburban feel within Los Angeles. Home to Cal State Northridge, the area blends college-town energy with residential streets and everyday conveniences — a practical Valley base for nurses who want LA access without the coastal crush.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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