Director of Nursing (DON)

Hire Healthcare, LLC

$83K — $94K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Florida RN license needed
  • BSN preferred; associate degree considered with experience
  • 2-4 years clinical nursing experience required
  • Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in home health
  • Medicare-certified home health experience is essential
  • Proficiency in OASIS documentation required
  • 2+ years of Director of Nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate all patient care services
  • Oversee clinical processes including admissions and discharges
  • Review OASIS documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
  • Maintain survey readiness and assist with corrective actions
  • Lead the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program
  • Supervise and develop clinical staff and evaluate performance

Benefits

  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Full-time leadership role
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Ability to impact patient care directly
Full Job Description
Matrix Home Care is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the clinical operations of our Tampa/Brandon home health branch.

The DON is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, clinical compliance, staff performance, and day-to-day clinical operations. This position works closely with the Administrator and provides leadership to nursing and clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and coordinate all clinical patient care services.
  • Oversee Start of Care, Recertification, Resumption of Care, Discharge, and skilled nursing visits.
  • Review OASIS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, Florida AHCA, OASIS, and accreditation requirements.
  • Maintain survey readiness and support corrective action plans when needed.
  • Lead the branch Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
  • Oversee clinical staffing, scheduling, productivity, and on-call coverage.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop clinical staff.
  • Review clinical documentation and patient charts for quality and compliance.
  • Coordinate with physicians, therapists, referral sources, patients, and families.
  • Assist the Administrator with branch operations and organizational goals.


Requirements
• Current and active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BSN preferred; associate degree considered with equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in home health care or a related healthcare field.
• 2+ years of Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Medicare-certified home health experience required.
• Must be highly proficient with OASIS documentation and requirements.
• KanTime experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and Florida AHCA requirements.
• Experience with QAPI, compliance, and survey readiness preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary: $83,000-$94,000, depending on experience
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Full-time leadership opportunity
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care and clinical quality

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