Director of Operations - Wound Care (Remote)
NIVA Health is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Director of Operations to lead and scale operational performance across our growing mobile healthcare organization. This fully remote leadership position is responsible for overseeing regional clinical operations through a team of Directors of Nursing (DONs) who manage mobile wound care providers delivering services in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, patients' homes, and other post-acute care settings.
The Director of Operations will serve as a key operational leader responsible for driving performance, accountability, quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, provider productivity, workforce development, and operational excellence across multiple markets. This role requires a healthcare operations executive who can effectively lead through layers of management, develop high-performing teams, and create scalable systems that support rapid organizational growth.
Candidates with backgrounds as Licensed Nursing Home Administrators (LNHA/NHA), Regional Healthcare Administrators, Executive Directors, Multi-Site Healthcare Operators, Home Health Administrators, Regional Directors of Operations, or Healthcare Practice Leaders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Essential Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
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Provide strategic and operational oversight for multiple markets and clinical service regions.
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Lead a team of Directors of Nursing responsible for supervising mobile wound care provider teams.
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Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, workflows, and performance expectations across all regions.
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Develop scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure to support organizational growth.
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Monitor operational performance and implement improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Leadership & Team Development
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Directly supervise and mentor Directors of Nursing and other operational leaders.
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Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Establish performance expectations and leadership development plans for operational management teams.
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Partner with clinical leadership to recruit, retain, and develop top talent.
Mobile Healthcare Operations Management
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Oversee operational support for mobile wound care providers treating patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, homes, and other care settings.
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Ensure provider scheduling, staffing models, patient access, and geographic coverage align with business objectives.
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Collaborate with clinical leadership to optimize patient care delivery workflows.
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Identify and remove operational barriers affecting provider productivity and patient outcomes.
Quality & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational healthcare regulations.
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Monitor quality indicators, patient outcomes, and operational performance metrics.
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Lead operational readiness efforts for audits, accreditation reviews, and compliance initiatives.
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Partner with clinical leadership to drive continuous quality improvement efforts.
Financial & Business Performance
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Manage operational budgets and resource allocation.
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Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and operational efficiency metrics.
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Identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining exceptional patient care.
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Support forecasting, strategic planning, and market expansion initiatives.
Strategic Growth
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Lead operational implementation of new markets, service lines, and organizational initiatives.
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Partner with executive leadership on strategic growth planning.
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Support integration of technology, automation, and workflow optimization initiatives.
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Drive successful organizational change management efforts.
Qualifications:
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
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Minimum 5 years of healthcare operations leadership experience.
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Experience managing leaders who oversee clinical or healthcare service teams.
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Demonstrated success leading multi-site or geographically dispersed healthcare operations.
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Strong experience with staffing, workforce management, operational metrics, and performance improvement.
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred
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Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA/NHA) experience.
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Regional Director of Operations experience.
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Home Health, Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Hospice, Mobile Healthcare, or Value-Based Care experience.
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Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, MSN, or related field).
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Experience scaling healthcare operations across multiple states or markets.
Key Performance Indicators
The Director of Operations will be accountable for:
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Patient satisfaction and experience scores
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Clinical team retention and engagement
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Provider productivity and utilization
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Operational efficiency metrics
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Quality and compliance performance
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Market growth and expansion goals
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Revenue and profitability targets
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DON leadership development and performance
Nursing Home Administrators often possess the exact leadership experience needed to succeed at NIVA Health, including:
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Managing large interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Supervising Directors of Nursing and clinical leadership.
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Leading multi-million-dollar healthcare operations.
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Driving quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
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Managing staffing, scheduling, and workforce performance.
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Balancing patient care excellence with financial performance.
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Leading organizations through growth, change, and operational challenges.
At NIVA Health, these skills translate into leading a high-performing network of Directors of Nursing and mobile wound care providers delivering exceptional care wherever patients call home.
Job Type: Full-time (8am-5pm EST)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Travel Required: 15–30% travel for leadership meetings, market visits, training, and operational oversight.
Apply Today!
Learn more about us at https://nivahealthwoundcare.com/ and become part of NIVA Health’s mission to redefine patient care—one healing wound at a time.