Assistant Director of Nursing (LPN) - Home Health

Job Overview

NextCare Providers LLC is seeking an experienced and highly organized Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) within our home health agency.

This is a full-time hybrid clinical and administrative leadership position combining direct patient care, nursing staff management, clinical compliance, quality assurance, and operational support.

The ADON will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and administrative team to oversee field nursing operations, support nursing staff, address clinical and staffing concerns, and help ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

The position includes approximately 30 patient visits per week, Monday through Friday, in addition to two designated office days for clinical administrative responsibilities. The ADON will also participate in an on-call rotation with the Director of Nursing.

Candidates located in or familiar with the West & East Valley are preferred due to current patient and operational needs.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $75,000 annually
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Patient Visits: Approximately 30 visits per week, Monday–Friday
• Office Requirement: 2 days per week
• Weekend On-Call: Rotating with the Director of Nursing
• Weekday On-Call: May be required when another clinical backup is unavailable
• Location: Phoenix metropolitan area, with preference for candidates located in the West Valley

This position requires reliable transportation and regular travel to patient residences and other locations as necessary.

Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Care & Field Operations

• Complete approximately 30 skilled nursing visits per week, Monday through Friday.
• Provide nursing services within the LPN scope of practice and in accordance with patient plans of care and physician orders.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in WellSky/Kinnser.
• Communicate changes in patient condition or other clinical concerns through the appropriate chain of command.
• Coordinate with physicians/PCPs, facilities, patients, and families regarding patient-care needs and concerns.
• Assist with continuity of care when staffing or clinical concerns arise.

Nursing Staff Management

• Assist with the day-to-day management and support of field nursing staff.
• Assist with nurse staffing and patient coverage.
• Identify nursing performance, documentation, attendance, communication, or patient-care concerns and work with appropriate leadership to troubleshoot and resolve them.
• Follow up with nurses regarding outstanding documentation, clinical concerns, compliance requirements, and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to nurses while escalating matters requiring DON or administrative involvement.
• Assist with nurse orientation, training, and ongoing education.

Clinical Administration & Compliance

The ADON will spend approximately two days per week in the office supporting clinical and administrative operations, including:

• Clinical compliance monitoring
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Review of nursing documentation
• Nurse follow-up
• Administration and coordination of nursing in-service training
• Clinical staff education and compliance follow-up
• Identification and correction of documentation deficiencies
• Assistance with internal and external audit preparation
• Monitoring adherence to agency clinical policies and procedures

Incident Reporting & Fact-Finding

• Prepare and assist with Incident Reports (IRs) involving patient care or nursing-related incidents.
• Conduct and respond to clinical fact-finding inquiries.
• Gather relevant information from nursing staff and other involved parties.
• Document findings objectively and accurately.
• Communicate significant findings to the DON and appropriate administrative leadership.
• Assist with corrective follow-up and prevention efforts when appropriate.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Communicate professionally with PCPs, healthcare facilities, patients, families, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Follow up on physician orders and clinical concerns.
• Maintain timely communication regarding changes affecting patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for field nurses within the scope of the position.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule with the Director of Nursing.
• Provide clinical and operational support to field nursing staff while on call.
• Assist with urgent staffing or patient-care concerns.
• Provide weekday on-call coverage when another designated clinical backup is unavailable.
• Appropriately escalate matters requiring DON, provider, emergency, or administrative intervention.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Arizona LPN license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain required clearance
• Nursing experience in a clinical setting
• Strong clinical judgment within the LPN scope of practice
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and provide guidance to nursing staff
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Comfortable communicating with physicians, facilities, patients, families, and nursing staff
• Comfortable using electronic medical records and Microsoft applications
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas
• Ability to participate in the required on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health experience
• Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, lead nurse, or clinical administrative experience
• Experience with WellSky/Kinnser
• Experience with DDD and/or AHCCCS services
• Experience with quality assurance and clinical compliance
• Experience preparing or reviewing incident reports and fact-finding documentation
• Experience training, mentoring, or supervising nurses
• Familiarity with EVV requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Residence in or familiarity with the West Valley

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an LPN who is ready to take on a greater level of clinical leadership and responsibility.

The ideal candidate is someone who can balance patient care, staff management, compliance, and administrative responsibilities while maintaining consistent communication with the Director of Nursing and administrative team.

The successful candidate will be:

• Dependable and accountable
• Highly organized
• Proactive in identifying problems
• Comfortable troubleshooting nursing and staffing concerns
• Confident communicating with nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Able to provide constructive guidance and follow-up
• Detail-oriented with clinical documentation
• Comfortable making decisions within their scope and escalating concerns appropriately
• Flexible when operational or patient-care needs change
• Committed to patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees are offered:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time in accordance with Company policy and applicable requirements

About NextCare Providers LLC

NextCare Providers LLC is an Arizona home health agency committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while helping individuals safely receive the services they need in their homes.

Our clinical and administrative teams work collaboratively to maintain continuity of care, regulatory compliance, accountability, and high standards of nursing practice.

This position offers an experienced LPN the opportunity to expand into clinical leadership and home health administration while continuing to provide direct patient care.

NextCare Providers LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you used the Wellsky (Kinnser) EMR system?
• Do you have experience using Microsoft Applications?
• Do you have reliable Transportation?
• Do you have experience working in the clinical administrative setting?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000