Director of Home Health Care Services DHCS
About The Position
Interim HealthCare of NEPA is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Director of Nursing / Director of Home Health Care Services (DHCS) leadership position in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The role leads clinical operations, supports nursing staff, and ensures high-quality patient care. Services primarily focus on adult home care, with additional clinical oversight of pediatric and private duty nursing services. The position is full-time and primarily Monday through Friday, with an every-other-week on-call rotation. Local patient travel is required throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Wyoming, and Susquehanna counties. The salary is up to $104,000 annually, based on experience.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Five years of home care RN experience within the past seven years.
- Three years of caregiver management experience within the past five years.
- Experience in home health, home care, or private duty nursing.
- Knowledge of adult patient care and familiarity with pediatric nursing.
- Strong understanding of clinical compliance, quality assurance, and home care regulations.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), clinical documentation, and staff supervision.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- Previous Director of Nursing (DON) or Clinical Manager experience.
- Pediatric home health experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee home health and home care clinical operations.
- Supervise and support Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and caregivers.
- Oversee adult patient care and provide pediatric clinical oversight as needed.
- Review patient assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, and patient concerns.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and survey readiness.
- Lead staff training, clinical competency evaluations, and quality improvement.
- Support patient visits, staffing decisions, and daily clinical operations.
- Work closely with the Administrator to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
Benefits
- Salary up to $104,000 annually, based on experience.
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Health and dental insurance.
- IRA retirement plan with employer match.
- Experienced leadership team and home care coordinator support.
- Opportunity for professional growth and clinical leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
