Director of Nursing (DON) — Home Health

About Hoosier Home Health

For over 15 years, Hoosier Home Health has served South Central Indiana communities with compassionate, dependable care through our Private Duty and Medicaid PA home health services.

We are now entering an important new phase—expanding into Medicare home health—and are intentionally strengthening our clinical leadership to support that growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected, locally rooted agency and help shape how we deliver high-quality, compliant Medicare services from the ground up.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a maintenance role—it’s a leadership opportunity during a critical transition.

You will play a central role in:

• Building and refining Medicare-focused clinical processes
• Establishing a culture of audit-ready documentation and accountability
• Supporting a team through growth and change—without burnout

You will help shape our next chapter—building strong, Medicare-ready clinical systems and a team culture that supports great care.

The Role

As Director of Nursing, you are the clinical leader of the agency. You will oversee patient care, guide and mentor staff, and ensure we meet the highest standards of compliance and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

-Clinical Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop clinical and direct care staff
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to field clinicians

-Patient Care Oversight

• Develop, review and approve care plans for clinical appropriateness
• Manage physician orders and interdisciplinary communication
• Ensure timely initiation and coordination of services

-Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Medicare/Medicaid regulations and Conditions of Participation
• Oversee and review OASIS documentation for accuracy and audit readiness
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives

-Operational & Growth Support

• Partner with leadership on clinical operations, census growth, and staffing strategy
• Help establish workflows that support efficient, compliant scaling

-Community Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, physicians, and community partners in South Central Indiana

What You Bring

• Active, unrestricted Indiana RN license
• Minimum 2 years RN experience; 1 year in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of home health regulations, Medicare/Medicaid, and Conditions of Participation
• OASIS experience required
• Good computer skills with the ability to use MSOffice products and use of secure networks to type reports and input and view data in systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and support clinicians in the field
• Organized, solutions-oriented, and confident in clinical decision-making

Compensation

• Salary: Up to $102,000/year (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

Work-Life Balance

• Monday–Friday schedule
• No nights, no 12-hour shifts
• Flexible scheduling with occasional remote work options

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligible first of the month after hire)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental insurance plans such as Short-term Disability, and more.

Professional Growth

• CEUs and continuing education support
• Tuition assistance and development opportunities

Work Environment

• · Manageable caseloads designed to support quality care and prevent burnout

Why Join Us

This is a pivotal moment for our agency.

Your leadership will directly influence:

• The success of our Medicare program
• The experience and retention of our clinical team
• The quality of care delivered to our community

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead with purpose and help guide a respected agency into its next phase—we’d love to meet you.

Review of applications will begin immediately and until the job is filled.

Apply on our website at www.hoosierhomehealth.com. Please upload a resume’ and cover letter. Questions? Call Irene Danielsen, Administrator at 812-822-3399.

Pay: Up to $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• RN: 2 years (Required)
• Supervisory : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person