Director of Nursing

Forthright Case Management Llc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Training & development

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education support

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Village Home Health is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide clinical leadership and oversight for home health operations. You will supervise nursing staff, ensure care aligns with physician orders, and maintain regulatory compliance across federal and state requirements.

The role emphasizes quality outcomes, staff development, and collaboration with leadership to balance clinical excellence with operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical home health operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and clinical staff.
• Ensure patient care is delivered safely and in accordance with orders and plans of care.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, CMS requirements, and agency policies.
• Oversee clinical documentation and care planning, including OASIS processes.
• Monitor patient outcomes and quality indicators.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives (QAPI).
• Partner with leadership to improve patient experience and operational performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, education, and development of clinical staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EMR systems

CMS regulations

OASIS processes

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Director of Nursing - Home Health

Village Home Health
Location: [City, State]
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Village Home Health

Village Home Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that allows patients to remain safe, independent, and supported in the comfort of their own homes. We believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional clinical team, and we are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to help lead that team.

The Role

The Director of Nursing will provide clinical leadership and oversight for Village Home Health's nursing and patient care operations. This individual will be responsible for supporting clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, quality outcomes, and the day-to-day coordination of patient care.

We are looking for a leader who can balance clinical quality with operational efficiency, build strong relationships with staff and providers, and create a culture of accountability, communication, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all clinical home health operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and clinical staff.
• Ensure patient care is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, CMS requirements, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and agency policies.
• Oversee clinical documentation, care planning, OASIS processes, and timely completion of required records.
• Monitor patient outcomes, hospitalizations, incidents, complaints, and other clinical quality indicators.
• Lead and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including QAPI activities.
• Review clinical cases to identify care gaps, risks, delays, and opportunities for intervention.
• Partner with administrative leadership to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, competency validation, education, and ongoing development of clinical staff.
• Promote timely and effective communication between patients, families, physicians, referral sources, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and caseload management while maintaining high standards of care.
• Participate in survey preparation and maintain ongoing survey readiness.
• Develop and reinforce policies, procedures, and clinical standards that support consistent, high-quality care.
• Foster a positive culture where employees feel supported, accountable, and empowered to provide excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with home health experience required.
• Prior nursing leadership, supervisory, clinical management, or Director of Nursing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of home health clinical operations and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, OASIS, care planning, documentation standards, and quality improvement processes preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop clinical teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to clinical quality and patient safety.
• Comfortable using electronic medical record systems and other healthcare technology.

What We're Looking For

Beyond clinical experience, we are looking for someone who is proactive, approachable, organized, and willing to lead from the front.

The right person will not simply identify problems, they will help solve them. They will understand that great home health care requires strong clinical judgment, timely communication, collaboration, and a team that feels supported in doing their best work.

What Village Home Health Offers

• Competitive compensation

• [Paid time off]

• [Mileage reimbursement]
• [Continuing education or professional development support]
• Leadership opportunity within a growing home health organization
• Collaborative and patient-centered work environment

Village Home Health is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.