What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Administrator position at PurposeCare?
Administrator / Director of Nursing
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Employment Type: Full-Time- Hybrid
About PurposeCare
At PurposeCare, our mission is simple: Bringing Healthcare Home. We are committed to helping patients age safely, independently, and comfortably in the place they call home. By combining home health and home care services, we provide compassionate, personalized care that improves quality of life while supporting families throughout their healthcare journey.
As one of the fastest-growing providers in the Midwest, PurposeCare is dedicated to clinical excellence, exceptional patient experiences, and fostering a culture where our team members are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.
Position Summary
PurposeCare is seeking an experienced and dynamic Administrator / Director of Nursing to lead the clinical and operational success of our Indianapolis/ Fort Wayne Home Health branch. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily agency operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving census growth, and cultivating a high-performing clinical team focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare leader with extensive home health experience, strong operational expertise, and a passion for developing teams while delivering outstanding patient care.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight for nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
- Promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care.
- Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, satisfaction scores, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Mentor, coach, and develop clinical leaders and staff to maximize engagement and performance.
- Ensure timely, accurate clinical documentation and adherence to evidence-based practices.
Operational Leadership
- Direct daily operations to ensure efficient workflows and exceptional patient care delivery.
- Manage staffing, productivity, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet agency goals.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top clinical talent.
- Develop operational strategies that improve efficiency, financial performance, and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborate with billing and administrative teams to ensure documentation supports timely reimbursement.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies.
- Lead survey readiness efforts and successfully manage state and federal audits.
- Oversee quality assurance, infection prevention, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain regulatory compliance while fostering continuous quality improvement.
Business Development, Operations & Growth
- Partner with Business Development, Referral Partners, and Executive Leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Build and strengthen relationships with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community partners.
- Drive census growth while maintaining exceptional clinical quality and patient outcomes.
- Support market expansion initiatives and organizational strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive home health leadership experience.
- Previous experience as an Administrator, Clinical Director, Director of Nursing, Branch Director, or similar leadership role preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Experience with electronic medical record platforms such as Axxess, Homecare Homebase (HCHB), Matrix Care, Alayacare, WellSky, or similar systems preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams and driving operational performance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused healthcare environment.
Why Join PurposeCare?
At PurposeCare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our employees so they can continue making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based incentive opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
The PurposeCare Difference
We're looking for a servant leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring patients receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their homes. If you're energized by leading people, building strong clinical teams, and making a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Join PurposeCare and help us continue Bringing Healthcare Home.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46216