Home Health Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Are you a compassionate, driven nursing leader ready to make a real impact in patients' lives? Join our growing home health team in Austin, TX as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and help lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care right where it matters most — at home. We offer competitive pay, excellent paid time off benefits, and wonderful team support.

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work!! Come join our team!

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) primary function is the day-to-day direction of branch operations and clinical services to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Coordinates with the parent office, the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, family, and referring agency. Oversees QAPI issues at the branch level and directs staff with regard to Agency policies and procedures. Maximizes human, financial, and equipment resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates branch, and assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered. Identifies problem areas to Administrator and the Supervising Nurse at the parent office.
• Promotes the philosophy, mission, and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient/client care.
• Employs, recruits, manages, and directs qualified personnel to carry out the policies and procedures of the Agency. Ensures staff education and evaluations.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Monitors operational systems for efficiency and compliance with regulations and identifies problem areas to Administrator and the Supervising Nurse.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Provides communication to parent office regarding needs of the branch to include personnel needs, financial needs, professional practices, quality issues, and planning.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Promotes and monitors compliance with fiscal intermediary and / or other third-party payers, federal and state regulations, through education, coaching, QAPI program and other assistance, as necessary.

Requirements:

• Current RN license in good standing
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience as a registered nurse, and one year experience in home health or long-term care. Management experience preferred.
• Homecare Homebase EMR experience strongly preferred
• Previous home health or leadership experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
• Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-focused care
• With current driver license and reliable transportation
• With valid auto liability insurance.

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

Payrate: $85,000 to $95,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly matters. Apply today and help shape the future of home health care.