Director of Nursing / Clinical Director

Always Best Care Senior Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role with real impact

Supportive, ohana-style team culture

Job summary

Always Best Care – Honolulu, HI is seeking a Director of Nursing/Clinical Director to lead the clinical services for our home health team on Oahu. The role drives quality and patient care standards while ensuring Medicare Conditions of Participation are met.

The position includes oversight of clinical operations, staff development, budgeting, and compliance with ACHC Home Care standards. A RN license in Hawaii and 3+ years of management in healthcare are required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Hawaii (or licensed physician).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or Medicine); Master's in healthcare preferred.
• 3+ years management experience in home health or related healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to supervise and direct clinical/administrative staff.
• Strong communication skills — verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Working knowledge of business management, government regulations, and ACHC standards.
• Comfortable representing the agency to clients, partners, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all direct and indirect patient care services.
• Guide and mentor Clinical Supervisors and coordinators.
• Support patient/family assessment, planning, and care evaluation.
• Assist with budget preparation and administration.
• Monitor census and volume trends impacting staffing and revenue.
• Hire, evaluate, and manage clinical personnel.
• Conduct annual clinical performance evaluations.
• Oversee clinical records compliance with local, state, and federal law.
• Manage inventory/equipment needed for patient services.
• Develop and run new-hire orientation and ongoing in-service training.
• Drive performance improvement and quality/safety initiatives.
• Develop and recommend agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, certification, and ACHC Home Care standards.
• Stay current on nursing and home health regulations/best practices.
• Promote referrals within the healthcare community.
• Step in as acting Executive Director/Administrator when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

RN license Hawaii

Strong communication

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Master’s preferred

Job description

Director of Nursing / Clinical Director

Always Best Care – Honolulu, HI Pay: $120,000 – $145,000 per year Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Always Best Care is a home health and home care agency serving Oahu with the aloha spirit — treating every client like ohana. We're growing and looking for an experienced clinical leader to help guide our team to the next level.

Position Summary

The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services leads the overall direction of our home health clinical services — setting and evaluating goals that meet quality standards and support our mission. This role also serves as Clinical Manager for purposes of meeting Medicare Conditions of Participation.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all direct and indirect patient care services
• Guide and mentor Clinical Supervisors and coordinators
• Support patient/family assessment, planning, and care evaluation
• Assist with budget preparation and administration
• Monitor census and volume trends impacting staffing and revenue
• Hire, evaluate, and manage clinical personnel
• Conduct annual (or more frequent) clinical performance evaluations
• Oversee clinical records compliance with local, state, and federal law
• Manage inventory/equipment needed for patient services
• Develop and run new-hire orientation and ongoing in-service training
• Drive performance improvement and quality/safety initiatives
• Develop and recommend agency policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with licensure, certification, and ACHC Home Care standards
• Stay current on nursing and home health regulations/best practices
• Promote referrals within the healthcare community
• Step in as acting Executive Director/Administrator when needed
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Active RN license in Hawaii (or licensed physician)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or Medicine) from an accredited program; Master's in healthcare preferred
• 3+ years management experience in home health or related healthcare setting
• Proven ability to supervise and direct clinical/administrative staff
• Strong communication skills — verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Working knowledge of business management, government regulations, and ACHC standards
• Comfortable representing the agency to clients, partners, and the community

Why Always Best Care

• Competitive salary: $120,000–$145,000/year
• Leadership role with real impact on patient care across Oahu
• Supportive, ohana-style team culture

Office: 808-207-8558

Always Best Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.