Assistant Director of Nursing for a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency
Listed compensation
$89k-$92k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Wellness resources
About the Role
Star Light Home Health in Montrose, CO is looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Director of Nursing to join our dedicated care team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients receiving care in the comfort of their own homes. If you're a clinical leader who thrives in a dynamic home health environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily clinical operations and ensuring high-quality patient care
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and field clinicians to promote best practices
- Conduct patient assessments, care plan reviews, and ensure compliance with home health regulations
- Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, identifying areas for quality improvement
- Ensure adherence to Medicare, Medicaid, and state/federal home health guidelines
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing education of nursing personnel
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members on patient care coordination
Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of Colorado (or compact license eligibility)
- Minimum 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in home health or community care
- Prior supervisory or nursing leadership experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid home health conditions of participation
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Experience with OASIS documentation and home health EMR systems a plus
- Compassionate, team-oriented leader with a commitment to patient-centered care
About Us
Star Light Home Health is a trusted provider of skilled home health services in the Montrose and Grand Junction, CO area, dedicated to helping patients achieve their best health outcomes in the place they call home. Our patients choose us for our compassionate, personalized approach to care — and our team members stay because of our supportive culture and commitment to clinical excellence. At Star Light Home Health, you're not just an employee — you're a vital part of a mission-driven team that truly lights the way for those we serve.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Home Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 63% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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