What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) – Home Health position at American Primary Healthcare LLC?
Director of Nursing (DON) – Home Health
Company: American Primary Healthcare
Location: Gahanna, OH (and surrounding communities)
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Salary: $87,000 - $90,000 / year
About Us
At American Primary Healthcare, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate, and patient-centered care right where our clients feel safest—in their own homes. We believe that high-quality clinical leadership is the backbone of excellent patient outcomes. If you are a visionary Registered Nurse looking to lead an incredible clinical team, shape patient care protocols, and make a tangible difference in the community, we want you on our team.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and highly skilled Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee all clinical operations for our home health agency. You will lead our field staff, ensure strict compliance with state and federal regulations, manage quality assurance initiatives, and champion the highest standards of clinical excellence.
What We Offer
We value our leadership team and provide a highly competitive compensation package to ensure you are supported both personally and professionally:
- Base Salary: $87,000 - $90,000 annually
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match to secure your future
- Time Off: 2 weeks of Paid Vacation (PTO) plus recognized paid holidays
- Professional Growth: Support for continuing education and leadership development
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the clinical field team (RNs, LPNs, HHAs, and therapists).
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure agency alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state licensing regulations, and federal guidelines.
- Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI): Oversee the QAPI program, conduct regular chart audits, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Patient Care Coordination: Review and approve plans of care, oversee OASIS documentation, and manage patient intake and case assignments.
- Staff Development: Lead orientation, ongoing clinical training, and competency assessments for clinical staff.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Administrator, medical directors, physicians, and families to optimize patient care and resolve clinical issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
- Education: BSN preferred, or equivalent comprehensive clinical leadership experience.
- Experience: * Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience in Home Health care (required).
- At least 1–2 years in a supervisory or management role (e.g., Clinical Supervisor, DON, or Assistant DON).
- Skills: * Deep understanding of Medicare guidelines, OASIS documentation, and state home health regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and home health software.
- Background: Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
How to Apply
Ready to lead a team that puts patients first? Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your home health leadership experience to https://www.aphc-ohio.com/info.admin@aphc-ohio.com with the subject line "Director of Nursing Application – [Your Name]".
American Primary Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $87,000 - $90,000