Director of Nursing

Right at Home Cedar Rapids, IA•Cedar Rapids, IA

6h•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Right at Home is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Nursing to lead its clinical team, support excellent patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations while aligning with the organization’s Core Values. The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership, coordination, and supervision of clinical services. The role is responsible for quality patient care, regulatory compliance, effective clinical operations, and ongoing staff development. The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills, knowledge of home health regulations, and a commitment to exceptional patient-centered care.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
Previous home health nursing experience.
Prior clinical leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience with Medicare-certified home health requirements, OASIS assessments, and home health documentation.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical quality improvement processes.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Experience with Medicare surveys, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of skilled nursing and other clinical services.
Supervise, support, and mentor clinical staff, including RNs, LPNs, therapists, and other applicable personnel.
Ensure individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated appropriately.
Monitor patient outcomes, hospital readmissions, and overall quality of care.
Ensure compliance with applicable CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensing requirements, and agency policies.
Oversee clinical documentation, assessments, care planning, and timely completion of medical records.
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
Assist with surveys, audits, corrective action plans, and regulatory readiness.
Participate in onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
Establish clinical expectations and promote accountability among the nursing team.
Monitor staffing levels and support appropriate patient assignments and caseload management.
Collaborate with the Administrator and other leaders on daily agency operations.
Support referral coordination, patient admissions, and continuity of care.
Review clinical performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in on-call coverage or after-hours clinical support as required.