Lead Clinical Excellence at Tender Home Health

Are you an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Tender Home Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (Assistant DON) to help lead our clinical team and support the delivery of exceptional patient care throughout Los Angeles County. This position also serves as the Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) Designee and plays a key role in maintaining clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and staff development.

If you're passionate about mentoring clinicians, improving patient outcomes, and building a strong clinical team, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Tender Home Health?

At Tender Home Health, our clinicians are our greatest asset. We invest in our team by providing a supportive leadership environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the resources needed to deliver outstanding patient care.

We Offer

· Competitive compensation

· Opportunities for career advancement

· Collaborative and supportive leadership team

· Recognition and appreciation programs

· Ongoing leadership development and mentoring

· Stable, growing Medicare-certified Home Health agency

· Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing all clinical operations of the agency. This leadership role supports quality patient care, staff development, regulatory compliance, and clinical performance while ensuring adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation and California Home Health regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Home Health RN looking to grow into senior clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

As Assistant Director of Nursing, you will:

· Support daily clinical operations across the agency.

· Supervise and mentor Registered Nurses and clinical staff.

· Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered consistently.

· Review clinical documentation for quality and regulatory compliance.

· Participate in patient assessments and clinical case reviews.

· Assist with staff orientation, training, and ongoing education.

· Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

· Help prepare for state surveys, accreditation visits, and regulatory audits.

· Investigate and resolve patient care concerns in a timely manner.

· Assist with hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of clinical staff.

· Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

· Coordinate with operations, scheduling, and billing teams to support efficient patient care delivery.

· Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and agency policies.

Qualifications

Required

· Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

· Meets California requirements to serve as a DPCS Designee for a Medicare-certified Home Health agency

· Minimum of three (3) years of Home Health, primary care, or healthcare facility experience within the past five years

· At least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience

· Strong knowledge of Medicare Home Health regulations and clinical documentation

· Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

· Previous Assistant DON, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Director of Nursing experience

· Experience with OASIS documentation and Medicare regulations

· Experience leading quality improvement initiatives

· Strong coaching and mentoring abilities

What Makes You Successful

You are a collaborative leader who enjoys developing others while maintaining high clinical standards. You are organized, approachable, and confident making clinical decisions. Most importantly, you believe outstanding patient care begins with supporting and empowering your team.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for an opportunity to advance your leadership career while making a meaningful impact on patients, clinicians, and the future of Home Health, we encourage you to apply.

Join Tender Home Health and help us continue delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you successfully led a Home Health agency through survey?

Experience:

• Home health: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Granada Hills, CA 91344