Home Health Director of Nursing (DON)

About the position

Klarus Home Health is seeking a Director of Nursing to join our team. The Director of Nursing is a registered nurse who provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel within our Englewood, CO and surrounding territories. This role ensures quality patient care in the home and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency. Titles for this position may also include Director of Nurses, Supervising Nurse, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Professional Services, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Hospice program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and services.
• Provide supervision and support to Hospice Clinical Staff, including RN Case Managers, LVNs, CNAs, Chaplains, and Hospice Social Workers.
• Participate in the Orientation Program to assist in training, motivation, and productivity of all team members.
• Oversee the QAPI program to ensure accuracy and regulatory fulfillment of timely documentation.
• Focus on Medicare Quality Measures and other industry standards to ensure compliance.
• Ensure that staffing ratios are sound, and patient focused.
• Oversee the IDT process, leading all disciplines to ensure quality care coordination.
• Manage all client complaints to achieve patient/family satisfaction.
• Lead all disciplines to embrace the organization’s mission and philosophy.
• Work with the Finance Team to create budgets and embrace all fiscal programs established by the Executive Team.
• Support all operational business as well as clinical objectives.
• Create a positive work environment for all team members and lead the team to exceed expectations and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of you are applying or compact license.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical management experience, preferably in home health setting.
• Recent home health experience required.
• Proficiency with OASIS and strong knowledge of PDGM.
• Home care home base experience highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of home health regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in managing budgets and financial operations.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Short / Long Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• 401k w/discretionary company match
• Company paid life Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive compensation
• Bonus structure available