DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON)

Lifespring Home Care & Hospice LLC in; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health agency is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to supervise the delivery of patient care and ensure compliance with agency policies. The role involves managing daily operations, providing support to nursing staff, and maintaining high standards for quality care. Applicants must hold a valid RN license and have relevant nursing experience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

401k match

Paid time off from day one

AFLAC short-term disability access

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least one year of Home Health nursing experience.
• Strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities are required.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and day-to-day operations of office/clinical/field.
• Monitors workload, delegates tasks, and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Models professional behavior consistent with agency philosophy and standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Positive attitude

Education

Associate degree in nursing or higher

Current RN license

Job description

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) (Finance)

Full Time Benefits available, but not limited to:

Medical - We offer 3 options including PHCS PPO Plan, PHCS HSA Plan, or Preventive Plus.
Dental and Vision - Take advantage of our Delta Dental and VSP plans!
401k Match - We offer a very generous 401k match!
Paid Time Off - You will begin earning paid time off from day one!
AFLAC - You can access short term disability, accident, and cancer policies through AFLAC.

Part-Time & PRN Benefits

Medical - Part-time and prn staff are offered Preventive Plus Plan coverage.
401k Match - If you average over 1000 hours per year, we offer a very generous 401k match!
AFLAC -You can access short term disability, accident, cancer policies through AFLAC.

About the DON Position
The Director of Nurses (DON) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who supervises the provision of therapeutic services provided from all disciplines and is responsible for overall care and case management activities in their assigned branch office(s). The DON directs all branch operations, ensuring that care/services delivered by staff and contract disciplines meet patient needs and are compliant with agency policies, state and federal laws and regulations. The DON is expected to lead their branch office with distinction to excel at quality care, quality documentation, growth, and financial viability.

DON Required Skills / Qualifications

A current RN license through the state board of nursing.
Completion of an associate degree in nursing or higher.
At least one year of Home Health nursing experience.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, with effective communication abilities.
Intermediate computer skills.
A positive attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated clinical judgment and observation skills.
A valid driver's license, with an insured automobile that meets agency requirements and is in good working condition.

DON Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of issues related to the delivery of home health services and the ability to problem solve effectively.
Knowledge of Medicare guidelines governing home health agencies or experience/abilities that indicate that with training they would excel.
Management or leadership experience preferred.

DON Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises staff and the day-to-day office/clinical/field operations, ensuring daily tasks are completed even during staff absences.
Monitors daily workload and delegates responsibilities when required.
Provides a positive work environment by consistently modeling in a positive way, the agency philosophy, mission, values, and standards of care, and providing a professional role model for other staff.
Reads and adheres to all agency policies and procedures and adheres to all state and federal laws and regulations.
Adheres to HIPAA regulations and follows agency protocol maintaining confidentiality.

This is not a full list of duties and responsibilities. A full job description will be provided.

Our agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.