Director of Nursing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

·       Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

·       Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Licensure

·       Current unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse license

·       Current Texas Licensed Home and Community Support Services Agency (HCSSA) Administrator License (or eligible to obtain)

·       Valid driver's license

·       Current CPR certification

Experience

·       Minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience

·       Minimum of three years in Home Health/Hospice/Private Duty/Home Care leadership

·       Experience serving as Director of Nursing

·       Experience with Texas HCSSA regulations

·       Survey readiness experience

·       QAPI leadership experience

·       Experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams

·       Budget management experience

·       Electronic Medical Record experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Certified Home Care Executive (CHCE)

·       Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

·       Lean Six Sigma certification

·       ACHC/CHAP/Joint Commission survey experience

·       Medicare-certified agency experience

·       Private Duty experience

·       PAS experience

·       Business development experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Leadership 

·       Director of Nursing leadership for all clinical services and patient care standards. 

·       Licensed Administrator oversight for agency operations, policies, and leadership alignment. 

·       Direct nursing practice to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. 

·       Guide interdisciplinary coordination across clinical, operational, and administrative teams. 

Regulatory Compliance 

·       Maintain agency compliance with: 

·       Texas HHSC requirements 

·       Medicare and Medicaid regulations 

·       HIPAA privacy and security standards 

·       OSHA workplace safety expectations 

·       All applicable federal, state, and local laws 

Responsibilities include: 

Monitor surveys, audits, and corrective action plans. 

Maintain accurate documentation and agency records. 

Support policy development and ongoing regulatory readiness. 

Quality Improvement 

Lead the QAPI Program to identify trends, measure outcomes, and strengthen clinical performance. 

·       Track quality metrics and implement improvement initiatives. 

·       Review incidents, complaints, and patient outcomes for patterns and action steps. 

·       Promote evidence-based practices and continuous learning across the team. 

Clinical Operations 

Provide oversight for: 

Admissions and care planning processes Scheduling, staffing, and clinical coverage 

Supply management and clinical resource allocation 

Coordination with physicians, families, and community partners 

Personnel Leadership 

Recruit, mentor, and support a high-performing clinical team of RNs, LVNs, CNAs, and other care professionals. 

·       Hire, orient, and coach staff to strengthen competency and retention. 

·       Provide performance feedback, supervision, and professional development. 

·       Foster accountability, teamwork, and a culture of respect. 

Responsibilities include: 

·       Schedule and lead staff meetings, huddles, and training sessions. 

·       Address staffing needs, performance concerns, and succession planning. 

·       Support employee engagement and retention initiatives. 

Patient Care Oversight 

Ensure exceptional patient care by: 

·       Monitoring care delivery for safety, quality, and consistency. 

·       Reviewing assessments, plans of care, and documentation accuracy. 

·       Responding to patient and family concerns with professionalism and urgency. 

·       Driving patient satisfaction through compassionate service and timely follow-up. 

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Business Leadership 

Partner with executive leadership to: 

·       Support agency growth Improve operational efficiency 

·       Develop strategic initiatives 

·       Manage departmental budgets 

·       Forecast staffing needs 

·       Evaluate new service lines 

·       Participate in business development 

·       Build referral relationships 

·       Represent Uptown 

·       Homecare within the community

Risk Management

Responsible for:

·       Incident investigations

·       Infection control

·       Emergency preparedness

·       Risk mitigation

·       Patient safety initiatives

·       Employee safety

·       Clinical liability reduction

·       HIPAA compliance

·       Corporate compliance

Financial Responsibilities

Responsible for:

·       Monitor labor utilization

·       Manage clinical budgets

·       Improve productivity

·       Reduce unnecessary costs

·       Monitor overtime

·       Support reimbursement optimization

·       Improve operational efficiency