Director of Nursing-Home Health

VNA of the Treasure Coast • Vero Beach, FL

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About The Position

VNA of the Treasure Coast is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead Home Health nursing operations in Vero Beach, Florida. The role provides leadership and oversight for nursing services, collaborating with Patient Care Managers, field clinicians, Clinical Education, Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Intake, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, timely, coordinated, and patient-centered care.

The Director leads daily clinical operations, supports patient access and continuity of care, and oversees caseloads, patient acuity, staffing capacity, and productivity. The position champions evidence-based practice, effective case management, individualized Plans of Care, accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and improvements in patient outcomes. It also develops managers and nursing teams through coaching, onboarding, competency development, feedback, and accountability.

The role uses clinical and operational data and technologies such as Homecare Homebase to improve workflows, documentation, care coordination, staffing effectiveness, productivity, and patient access. The Director collaborates across departments, supports service-line growth and financial stewardship, and leads sustainable clinical improvement initiatives. The ideal leader is approachable, accountable, and committed to developing strong teams and a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida.
• Significant professional nursing experience, including progressive leadership experience in Home Health.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Home Health regulations, OASIS, Plans of Care/485s, clinical documentation, and quality standards.
• Experience leading clinical teams, managing performance, and developing clinical leaders.
• Demonstrated success improving patient outcomes, clinical quality, operational efficiency, and team performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily Home Health nursing operations to ensure safe, effective, and coordinated patient care.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Patient Care Managers and nursing team members.
• Oversee clinical caseload management, patient acuity, staffing capacity, productivity, and continuity of care.
• Partner with Scheduling and Intake to support timely admissions, Start of Care, Resumption of Care, and efficient resource utilization.
• Set performance expectations and promote ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion evidence-based nursing practice and proactive interventions to reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
• Ensure effective RN case management, interdisciplinary coordination, and individualized Plans of Care.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to improve documentation accuracy, OASIS performance, 485/Plan of Care compliance, and clinical workflows.
• Monitor clinical performance indicators, identify trends, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Support compliance with Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation, Florida requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Coach and develop Patient Care Managers as clinical leaders.
• Partner with Clinical Education to strengthen onboarding, competency development, clinical skills, and ongoing professional growth.
• Identify performance gaps and provide coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Foster a supportive environment where clinicians are valued and empowered, and recognize individual and team accomplishments.
• Use clinical and operational data to improve productivity, workflow efficiency, staffing effectiveness, and patient access.
• Leverage Homecare Homebase and other technologies to improve clinical documentation, care coordination, and operational visibility.
• Collaborate across departments to remove barriers and improve experiences for patients, families, and clinicians.
• Support service-line growth while maintaining clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Lead clinical improvement initiatives that deliver measurable and sustainable results.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Up to 18 days of paid time off earned annually
• Six observed holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Complimentary access to the VNA Mobile Health Clinic
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free CEU credits
• Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free confidential support visits
• Local and national discounts
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Referral program
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed