Director of Nursing | Victorville, CA
About The Position
An established home health and hospice provider is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee clinical operations, lead nursing teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote high-quality, patient-centered care. The role supports staff development, quality improvement, and operational excellence, with a focus on California home health. The Director of Nursing oversees daily clinical operations and patient care standards, leads and supports nursing leaders and staff, and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. The role also manages quality initiatives and survey readiness, supports staff development, and collaborates with executive leadership, administrative teams, physicians, and referral sources to support care quality and agency growth. The position includes hands-on clinical training for new RNs, RN Case Managers, and other DONs, including accompanying trainees on home visits to demonstrate clinical procedures, patient care, and documentation practices. Direct patient care may be performed when needed for training or operational support; routine patient visits are generally not expected outside these circumstances. This is a full-time, on-site position in Victorville, California.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted California RN license.
- 3–7 years of experience as a DON in a California-licensed home health agency.
- BSN from an accredited institution.
- Strong knowledge of California home health regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation, and clinical compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, staff supervision, quality improvement, and home health operations.
- Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Experience with regulatory surveys, QAPI, and clinical staff training.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily clinical operations, patient care standards, and clinical documentation.
- Lead, supervise, and support clinical supervisors, RN Case Managers, and nursing personnel.
- Ensure compliance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), CMS, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Manage Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, audits, and regulatory survey readiness.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, competency assessments, and staff development.
- Monitor patient census, staffing, productivity, and clinical outcomes.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, administrative teams, physicians, and referral sources to support quality care and agency growth.
- Provide hands-on clinical training to new RNs, RN Case Managers, and other DONs, including accompanying trainees on home visits to demonstrate clinical procedures, patient care, and documentation practices.
- Perform direct patient care when needed for training or operational support.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
