Nursing Director: Lead Clinical Care & Team Growth

Ashealthnet; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Home Care Lexington is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality patient care across home care services in Lexington, KY. The DON will supervise field and clinical staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and partner with physicians to coordinate care plans.

The role emphasizes accountability for documentation, performance evaluations, coaching staff, and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home healthcare.
• Knowledge of home health guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and nursing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the clinical process for quality patient care from start to end of episode.
• Directly supervises field staff and internal clinical support teams.
• Ensures documentation and charting meet agency and regulatory standards.
• Implements policy, procedures and quality improvement programs in the field.
• Coordinates care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Team Supervision

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Improvement

Clinical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (KY)

Tools

HCHB software

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baptist Health Home Care Lexington is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical operations and ensure high-quality patient care across home care services in Lexington, KY. The DON will supervise field and clinical staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and partner with physicians to coordinate care plans.

The role emphasizes accountability for documentation, performance evaluations, coaching staff, and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and