Director of Clinical Services (DCS), RN - Home Health

Home Health Advantage, Inc. Orland Park, Illinois Full-Time | Executive Leadership Position Lead Clinical Excellence in a Growing Organization Home Health Advantage, Inc. is an established Medicare and Medicaid-certified, Joint Commission-accredited home health agency serving patients throughout the Chicagoland area and 26 counties across Illinois. We are seeking an accomplished Registered Nurse leader to serve as our Director of Clinical Services (DCS), RN – Home Health. This executive leadership position offers the opportunity to lead an exceptional clinical team, shape the future of patient care delivery, and drive strategic initiatives that support organizational growth and clinical excellence. Position Summary The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of the agency's clinical operations. This role provides strategic oversight of multidisciplinary clinical teams while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and an exceptional patient and employee experience. Essential Responsibilities Strategic Clinical Leadership

• Provide executive oversight and direction of all clinical operations and patient care services.
• Lead and develop Clinical Managers and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Establish clinical goals, operational objectives, and performance standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and all state and federal regulations.
• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Oversee OASIS accuracy, documentation compliance, and quality outcomes.
• Direct survey readiness activities and regulatory preparedness initiatives.
• Monitor and improve agency quality metrics and patient satisfaction indicators.

Operations & Growth

• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
• Participate in developing operational plans, budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor clinical productivity, utilization management, and operational performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, referral sources, hospitals, and community partners.
• Mentor and develop future clinical leaders within the organization.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive leadership experience in a Medicare-certified Home Health Agency.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Manager, Director of Nursing, Director of Patient Care Services, or Director of Clinical Services strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, OASIS, QAPI, and home health regulations.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary clinical teams and managing agency operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong computer and electronic medical record proficiency.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Executive Compensation Package
• Executive Leadership Bonus Program
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead and Shape a Growing Organization
• Collaborative and Supportive Executive Team

Only candidates with recent leadership experience in a Medicare-certified Home Health Agency will be considered. Join Home Health Advantage and help lead an organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while empowering clinicians to achieve their highest potential.