Home Health Director of Nursing

Blue Mountain Hospital•Blanding, UT

14h

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall direction, supervision, and coordination of clinical services for both the Home Health and Hospice programs. The DON ensures that care is delivered safely, effectively, and in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Parts 484 and 418), Utah state regulations, and agency policies as well as joint commission accreditation standards. The DON ensures 24-hour nursing availability, oversees interdisciplinary coordination, leads Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and maintains continuous survey readiness.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Utah
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
Two (2) years RN experience
One (1) year supervisory/management experience
Home health and /or hospice experience
Current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Current BLS Certification
Knowledge of CMS Home Health and Hospice Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
Minimum of 30 words per minute
Knowledge of EMR’s
Competent in Google Systems (Sheets, Calendar, Document, Slideshows, etc)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise all clinical services
Ensure care is delivered in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care
Oversee clinical documentation compliance
Ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence
Maintain clear lines of clinical authority
Ensure appropriate supervision of home health clinical staff
Oversee OASIS accuracy and timely submission
Ensure home health aide supervisory visits occur per regulation
Ensure timely initiation of care
Monitor hospitalization and outcome data
Ensure nursing services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Oversee symptom management and crisis response processes
Ensure RN supervisory visits for hospice aides occur at least every 14 days
Participate in and oversee the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
Ensure comprehensive assessment updates at least every 15 days
Lead QAPI programs for both Home Health and Hospice
Monitor quality indicators such as: Hospital readmissions Pain and symptom management effectiveness Infection rates Falls
Analyze trends and implement corrective actions
Prepare reports for governing body review
Participate in hiring and orientation of clinical staff
Ensure competency validation at hire and annually
Conduct performance evaluations
Ensure adequate staffing levels for both programs
Provide clinical coaching and mentorship
Maintain ongoing compliance with CMS and Utah regulations
Participate in state and federal surveys
Develop and implement plans of correction as needed
Ensure policies and procedures are current and implemented
Ensure effective 24/7 on-call systems
Monitor response times for both programs
Oversee documentation of after-hours calls
Participate in emergency preparedness planning and annual review
Oversee infection control programs for both services
Monitor trends and outbreaks
Ensure staff training and compliance