Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Right at Home is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate home health services that allow patients to receive skilled care in the comfort of their homes. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing to lead our clinical team, support excellent patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations while aligning the Core Values of Right at Home and the clinical team you lead!

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and supervision of clinical services provided by Right at Home. This role ensures quality patient care, regulatory compliance, effective clinical operations, and ongoing staff development. The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills, knowledge of home health regulations, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities of a Director of Nursing:

• Oversee the delivery of skilled nursing and other clinical services.
• Supervise, support, and mentor clinical staff, including RNs, LPNs, therapists, and other applicable personnel.
• Ensure individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated appropriately.
• Monitor patient outcomes, hospital readmissions, and overall quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensing requirements, and agency policies.
• Oversee clinical documentation, assessments, care planning, and timely completion of medical records.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Assist with surveys, audits, corrective action plans, and regulatory readiness.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
• Establish clinical expectations and promote accountability among the nursing team.
• Monitor staffing levels and support appropriate patient assignments and caseload management.
• Collaborate with the Administrator and other leaders on daily agency operations.
• Support referral coordination, patient admissions, and continuity of care.
• Review clinical performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in on-call coverage or after-hours clinical support as required.

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Previous home health nursing experience.
• Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with Medicare-certified home health requirements, OASIS assessments, and home health documentation.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical quality improvement processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Experience with Medicare surveys, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

Compensation and Benefits of a Director of Nursing:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan, if applicable.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive leadership environment focused on quality patient care.

Right at Home Cedar Rapids is locally owned and operated, was established in 2014, and our mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care driven by our Joint Commission accreditation, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day in Eastern Iowa. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our Care Team members need to be passionate about serving our clients and committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed.

The core values we live by are being Professional, Dependable, Adaptable, Compassionate, and an Advocate for our clients. To our Care Team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home:

• We will help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing training and investing in your professional development through videos, hands-on practice in our training room, and experiences in the field with a mentor.
• We will coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients. All office staff have backgrounds in providing home care services.
• We will keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.
• We will celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay and other benefits.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.