Community Health Director jobs in Lawrence, MA

AgeSpan

Formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley/North Shore

About Us: Since 1974 our agency has strived towards supporting an individual's desire to make their own decisions, secure their independence and remain living independently in the community. We are proud of our employees who make this possible every day. Our agency is a thought-leader, a nationally known generator of new ideas, because it welcomes creativity, your ideas. It is an outstanding place to work stimulating, friendly, collaborative. We offer competitive salaries, generous vacation time, and an excellent work/life balance. We value diversity and encourage career growth. If you have a passion for improving the lives of the elderly community and enjoy working in a diverse team driven by its mission, you've found the right place!

At AgeSpan, you'll find a work environment that combines:

• A refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• A focus on innovation with a team recognized for developing and implementing innovative programs and novel solutions.
• Encouragement of your development through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills.
• A satisfying balance between your work and personal life, including a flexible workplace, generous paid time off, and wellness programs.

Depending on your role and your hours, we offer

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match
• 20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, and 12 Paid Holidays
• Social Work Licensing Program
• License Renewal Paid by agency for RN's and Social Workers
• And MORE!

Position Responsibility: Plan, evaluate, implement, develop, and direct the overall operations of nursing services across agency programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the agency to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained. Assist in the design, development, and implementation of health-related community-based initiatives and programs.

This includes responsibility for Personal Care service through Home Care as well as programs with a significant health component such as Enhanced Community Options Program, Clinical Eligibility and Assessment Services, HCBS Waiver, Personal Care Attendant, and Accountable Care Organizations. The Director of Nursing and Community Heath Programs promotes an interdisciplinary approach to assure that consumers receive appropriate service plans and interventions.

Essential Functions: (Core duties or tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to support high-quality care, clinical and regulatory compliance, quality functions, and consumer experience.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and management of direct reports, promoting a positive work environment.
• Coordinate nursing functions across the range of all agency programs and health related initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of care delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and manage the budget, monitor financial performance.
• Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, providers, community resources and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor staff practices and implementation.
• Serve as an active member of the Senior Management Team.
• Active participant in EOEA Designation Review, NCQA Accreditation, and various audits to ensure that clinical staff are performing and delivering contracted service.
• Develop appropriate staffing models to meet current and future staffing needs.
• Participate in agency committees as assigned.
• Attend internal/external stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning, development, and evaluation
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of financial principles and program budgeting
• Ability to supervise both strong independent managers as well as those learning to grow into management positions
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively
• Able to perform with a highly developed sense of personal accountability and self-management
• Excellent management, organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement principles

Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in Massachusetts
• BSN from an accredited college or university required, Master's degree preferred
• 3-5 years related work experience required. A minimum of 5 years progressive leadership experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and experience in developing and managing new initiatives required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, supervisory and computer skills essential.
• A strong commitment to the agency's mission.
• Ability to work collaboratively, across the organization, and as part of a team
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications, Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Hours: 37.5 per week

AA/EOE

AgeSpan is strongly committed to fostering a professional environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. It is important that our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve. We maintain a work atmosphere that allows people of varied backgrounds to grow professionally and contribute to our mission by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life balance.