Home Health Director of Operations Administrator RN
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Des Plaines, IL, 60018
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Compensation Range: $115,000 to $135,000 annually
At Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. We’re seeking a Registered Nurse RN to join our dedicated team as an Administrator / Director of Operations. In this key leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality care at our home health branches in Des Plaines, Bourbonnais and Springfield, IL.
The Director of Operations will office from the home health agency location closest to his/her home and travel to the other agencies on a regular and frequent basis.
If you are a strategic thinker with strong management skills and a passion for home health care, we want to hear from you!
Additional Information
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We make it a priority to maintain an ethical workplace and continually invest in our employees. Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Some benefits, tools and resources include:
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans - medical, dental and vision
- Generous paid time off – Up to 30 paid days off per year
- Continuing education opportunities and scholarship programs
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Serve as the local chief executive agent. Lead the local provider(s) in a better way to care for the community in which it serves, and contribute to the overall success of the company. Ensure the execution of operations are completed daily. Manage operations, services, personnel performance, and office management ongoing.
Qualifications
- RN Registered Nurse licensed in the state of IL is required.
- Previous management experience in a home health care program is required.
- Must have demonstrated experience in health service administration with at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
- Must not have been employed in the last year as an administrator with another operation at the time any enforcement action was taken against the business; further described in the company compliance policies.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the federal, state and local laws and regulatory guidelines that govern the operation of a home care office.
- Must have intermediate demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
Education and experience, state specific
ILLINOISMust have at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health provider program; or must meet the requirements for a public health administrator.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid state driver license
- Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
- Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
- Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions
Additional Information
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We make it a priority to maintain an ethical workplace and continually invest in our employees. Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Some benefits, tools and resources include:
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans - medical, dental and vision
- Generous paid time off – Up to 30 paid days off per year
- Continuing education opportunities and scholarship programs
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
This position actively shapes patient care by overseeing multiple home health branches, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvements. The director's leadership fosters better health outcomes in Des Plaines and surrounding areas by coordinating resources and empowering clinical teams.
Strong strategic thinking, regulatory knowledge, and personnel management are key. Candidates must navigate Illinois-specific healthcare laws while motivating staff and optimizing operational workflows to meet the unique demands of home health services.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and mobile devices streamlines communication, patient monitoring, and data management. This tech-savviness enhances operational efficiency and compliance, critical for managing multi-site home health agencies in Des Plaines.
Encompass Health fosters an innovative and collaborative culture that values ethical practices and employee growth. This environment supports the director's role by promoting teamwork, ongoing education, and leadership development, contributing to higher job satisfaction.
Encompass Health offers comprehensive insurance, generous paid time off, a matching 401(k), and continuing education scholarships. These benefits help administrators maintain well-being and professional growth, enhancing their capacity to manage healthcare operations effectively.
The annual compensation ranges from $115,000 to $135,000, reflecting competitive pay for leadership roles in home health within Illinois. This range aligns with regional demand and the supervisory responsibilities inherent in the position.
Applicants must hold an active Illinois RN license, have at least one year of supervisory experience in home health, and comply with state driving and insurance regulations due to travel between agency locations.
Des Plaines has a growing need for qualified healthcare managers, but competition remains moderate. Candidates with demonstrated leadership and compliance expertise in home health are highly sought after, making specialized experience a distinct advantage.
Balancing travel logistics, maintaining consistent care standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance across sites are major challenges. Effective communication and adaptive leadership strategies are essential to harmonize operations and staff performance.
Encompass Health emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care by empowering directors to implement community-focused initiatives, monitor clinical outcomes, and foster collaborative teams, all aligned with the company’s commitment to expanding home healthcare excellence.