Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Health Services Director
New Orleans, Louisiana
About Nest Health
Nest Health is an innovative, value-based pediatric and adult primary care provider that brings care to families, as a unit, at home. The Nest interdisciplinary clinical team provides medical, behavioral, and social care, with convenient 24/7access. We make care easy by combining appointments, and eliminating access barriers such as transportation, childcare, and the need for missed work or school days.
We are guided by the following core values:
Collaboration – We collaborate with each other, with families and with the communities we serve
Humility – We recognize that our teammates and our member families often have the answers
Authenticity – We bring our diverse experiences and real selves to our work
Resourcefulness – We are builders and problem solvers
Joy – We bring joy to our work and our member families
Nest was co-founded by Dr. Rebekah Gee, the former Secretary of Health for the State of Louisiana and the former CMO for Medicaid and the Title V program; and Rebecca Kavoussi, former Western US President at Landmark Health, and former head of global clinical operations at Babylon Health. Nest has funding and support from multiple venture capital firms, including Sandbox Industries and 8VC. Employees will be afforded an opportunity develop and drive their careers with this fast paced and innovative company while receiving competitive compensation, paid holidays, vacation, excellent medical health, vision, and dental coverage; short term and long-term disability coverage; and the ability to contribute to a 401K.
Role Summary
The Health Services Director will provide strategic leadership and vision to an interdisciplinary care team to ensure that our patients and families are receiving the highest quality of care possible, whether at home or through our virtual offerings. This role will partner with physician leadership and directly oversee the Nest interdisciplinary team, including medical assistant-trained Family Advocates (FAs), dieticians, licensed clinical social workers, and registered nurses. The Health Services Director will work with the team to implement and refine Nest’s home visiting protocols, workflows, and care management tools, while also collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to improve overall patient outcomes. The Health Services Director will oversee and be responsible for daily operations, budget, and performance metrics for the interdisciplinary team, ensuring that families are receiving the care that they need both within and outside of the Nest. Additionally, this role will lead other community health related activities, and represent Nest Health in New Orleans at a strategic level.
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Travel & Physical Requirements
This is an in-person, New Orleans-based role. Occasional travel may be required. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
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