Registered Nurse; RN - Home Health Director of Nursing
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Director of Nursing
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Director of Nursing for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Director of Nursing - Discipline:
RN - Duration:
Ongoing - Employment Type:
Staff
Overview:
Lead with Compassion. Serve with Purpose. Transform Home Health.
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Home Health RN Executive Director / RN Administrator to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with strong leadership experience in home health, hospice, or clinical operations management.
If you're a proven leader who is passionate about driving quality care, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring operational excellence, we invite you to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct the day-to-day operations of the home health branch, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards (CMS, Medicare, Joint Commission, etc.)
- Oversee the coordination of patient admissions and discharge planning to ensure a seamless patient experience
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership to interdisciplinary home health staff, including RN Case Managers, LPNs, therapists (PT, OT, ST), aides, and administrative personnel
- Interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff while fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture
- Promote best practices in skilled nursing, chronic disease management, and patient-centered home care
- Monitor and improve operational efficiency, service delivery, and patient satisfaction
- Lead performance management efforts, including staff evaluations, scheduling, workload distribution, and addressing employee concerns
- Ensure continuous survey readiness and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Manage branch financial performance, including budgeting, payroll, supply costs, and referral development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, hospital discharge planners, and community referral sources
You’re a confident, solutions-focused leader who can step in, assess quickly, and guide a team toward success. You excel at balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency, and you’re passionate about empowering your staff to provide the best possible patient experience.
Qualifications – What You'll Bring:
Current RN license in good standing in the state of practice.
Associate's degree in Nursing or related field.
2+ years of experience as a Home Health Administrator, Director of Operations, or equivalent leadership role.
Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and home health compliance requirements.
Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
Experience as an interim or turnaround leader in home health.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
Background in managing multi-site or high-volume agencies.
Track record of improving operational metrics in a short time frame.
Offer:
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply Now:
If you’re an experienced RN leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values compassion, leadership, and meaningful work—when life matters most.
Legalese:- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Gentiva Hospice Our Company:
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