What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health DON position at Affinity Home Health Care?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Home Health Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our home health care team with energy, expertise, and a passion for patient-centered care. In this vital role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality nursing services within the home health setting, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff. Your leadership will drive excellence in clinical operations, care planning, and team supervision, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your extensive nursing management experience to shape a thriving home health agency dedicated to compassionate, compliant, and innovative care.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the home health nursing team, providing guidance on clinical practices, documentation review, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that align with residents’ rights, medical needs, and long-term care regulations.
- Oversee the management of medical records, ensuring accurate documentation within EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Ensure adherence to Medicare guidelines and other regulatory requirements by conducting regular audits of documentation and care delivery processes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospice care settings, and home health environments.
- Manage shift staffing schedules, supervise clinical staff performance, and foster a positive team environment through effective leadership and administrative oversight.
- Review medical terminology, physiology, anatomy knowledge, and long-term care regulations to ensure high standards of patient care are consistently met.
Qualifications
- Proven nursing leadership experience with a strong background in managing care facility teams within home health or long-term care environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in assisted living experience, nursing home operations, hospice care, or acute care settings.
- Extensive knowledge of resident’s rights, MDS (Minimum Data Set), Medicare regulations, and long-term care facility standards.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems along with medical records management and documentation review skills.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and memory care principles essential for comprehensive patient management.
- Supervising experience with a focus on shift management, staff development, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication skills combined with leadership qualities that inspire teamwork and uphold nursing administration standards.
- Valid RN license with current state licensure; additional certifications in hospice or long-term care are preferred.
Join us as our Home Health DON to lead with energy and purpose—empowering your team to deliver exceptional patient care while advancing your career in a supportive environment committed to excellence!
Pay: From $1,200.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,200