Director of Nursing (DON) Home Health - At Home Quality Care

Job Title/Position: Director of Nursing (DON); Nurse Agency Supervisor

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000+ base salary annually based on experience, plus additional performance incentive plan; Full benefits available (health, dental, 401k with match, continuing education reimbursement, etc.)

WHO ARE WE?

At Home Quality Care was founded in 1983 in a rural area 50 miles west of Chicago. We soon became a leading provider of comprehensive home health and non-medical home care services throughout the region. Today, we deliver care with seven branches throughout Illinois, Indiana and Texas and continue to grow. Driven by a simple mission to provide the BEST care for our patients, At Home Quality Care is looking for the BEST professionals to join our growing team!

Come join our team and Apply Today!

At Home Quality Care seeks a self-motivated leader and team-oriented Director of Nursing for our LOMBARD, IL branch. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and support to our nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in accordance with the company’s objectives and policies, through planning, coordination, and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team

• Oversee nursing administration, including staffing, training, and performance evaluations

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Medicare guidelines

• Coordinate with other departments to provide comprehensive patient care

• Manage nursing operations in various settings such as assisted living, home health, nursing homes, and acute care facilities

• Coordinate, and schedule, the daily workload of the agency, utilizing company personnel to their fullest capacity.

• Provide daily supervision of field nurses, LPNs, therapists, and Home Health Aides, to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards.

• Provide teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services, and the professional development, of nursing and aide staff.

• Identify, and evaluate, patient needs and appropriateness of home care, by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff.

• Assist with the orientation of new professional staff, to familiarize them with company policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all patient documentation and files are ready for coding and billing

• See patients in the home setting, as needed.

• Participate in CHAP accreditation audits, interdisciplinary team conferences and represent Agency, in the community, as requested.

• Ensure that the agency is CHAP and State survey ready

• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) for all patient charts

• Review each nurse's schedule for recertification, discharges, and supervisory visits.

• Review weekly schedule submitted by nurses for changes or updates.

• Perform other duties as directed, by the Administrator.

Requirements: - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois

- Proven experience in Home Health nursing leadership role

- Strong understanding of Medicare regulations and nursing best practices

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate effectively

- Proficiency in medical records management systems

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in developing and implementing care plans

- Prior knowledge with use of Axxess software preferred

- Knowledge of home health and assisted living environments

- Familiarity with nursing administration practices

- Understanding of acute care settings and nursing home operations

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance