What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at PRN Home Health & Therapy?
About Us:
PRN Home Health and Therapy is a family-owned company based in Appleton, serving 20 counties across central and eastern Wisconsin. We provide Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services in the home health setting.
We believe flexibility is key to our employees’ success. At PRN, we support clinician growth through in-house training, mentorship, and opportunities for continuing education.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and oversee patient care services. The DON will support nursing staff, ensure regulatory compliance, promote clinical excellence, and contribute to the development of our nursing programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical personnel.
- Support clinicians with patient and caregiver assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ensure patient needs are continually assessed and met, including managing referrals and coordinating care.
- Work closely with the QA Nurse to review OASIS documentation for accuracy and compliance; provide staff education as needed.
- Participate in the development and implementation of organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of the nursing team.
- Conduct annual performance reviews for nursing staff.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and support team scheduling.
- Develop and expand nursing programming and services.
- Participate in on-call duties, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Lead and participate in staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, and trainings.
- Travel monthly and as needed, to Madison, WI for in-person onboarding, training, and staff meetings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Active RN license in the state of Wisconsin
- Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (National League for Nursing preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of home health experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to supervise and support a clinical team
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Comfortable with regular driving and regional travel
