Director of Nursing

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Flexible Schedule

Right at Home is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate home health services that allow patients to receive skilled care in the comfort of their homes. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing to lead our clinical team, support excellent patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations while aligning the Core Values of Right at Home and the clinical team you lead!

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and supervision of clinical services provided by Right at Home. This role ensures quality patient care, regulatory compliance, effective clinical operations, and ongoing staff development.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills, knowledge of home health regulations, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities of a Director of Nursing

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee the delivery of skilled nursing and other clinical services.
• Supervise, support, and mentor clinical staff, including RNs, LPNs, therapists, and other applicable personnel.
• Ensure individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated appropriately.
• Monitor patient outcomes, hospital readmissions, and overall quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensing requirements, and agency policies.
• Oversee clinical documentation, assessments, care planning, and timely completion of medical records.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Assist with surveys, audits, corrective action plans, and regulatory readiness.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
• Establish clinical expectations and promote accountability among the nursing team.
• Monitor staffing levels and support appropriate patient assignments and caseload management.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and other leaders on daily agency operations.
• Support referral coordination, patient admissions, and continuity of care.
• Review clinical performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in on-call coverage or after-hours clinical support as required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Previous home health nursing experience.
• Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with Medicare-certified home health requirements, OASIS assessments, and home health documentation.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical quality improvement processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Experience with Medicare surveys, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

Compensation and Benefits of a Director of Nursing

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan, if applicable.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive leadership environment focused on quality patient care.
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Please call Kristin at 319-826-6608

Please check us out on our website: rightathome.net