Community Health Director jobs in Yakima, WA

The  Astria  Health system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washington’s wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington.  Astria  Health is the parent non-profit organization of  Astria  Sunnyside Hospital and  Astria   Toppenish  Hospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through its  Astria  Health Hospitals and its  Astria  Ambulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley.  Astria  Ambulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.

At Sunnyside Community Hospital & Clinics (SCH) we are passionate about our work. We have been serving patients in the Lower Yakima Valley for over 50 years.  Join a team dedicated to providing comprehensive quality care to the region. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience: Three to five years’ leadership experience required. Experience in home health or related program management preferred.
2. Education: Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
3. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Critical  thinking skills and judgement. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledgeable in Medicare Home Health certification process and Medicare Home Health regulations.
4. Licenses/Registrations/Certifications: Current WA State RN license required. Current BLS .

JOB SUMMARY
The Home Health Director manages all aspects of the Home Health program. The Home Health Director provides leadership to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, quality services, positive patient experiences, and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. Creates and sustains interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the facility and works with hospital staff, clinic providers, community partners and others to promote home health services.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, crouch and stoop during the normal course of the day. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation. Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing to normal range. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.