Director of Nursing

Valeo Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional home health and hospice services, caring for one patient and one employee at a time. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, personalized care that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Health Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and support clinical nursing services across Valeo Home Health. In this role, you will oversee all clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting. You will provide leadership, guidance, and professional development to clinical staff while monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, and promoting accountability.

• Lead and oversee all home health clinical operations and nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, Medicare, and accrediting regulations
• Manage staffing, performance evaluations, training, and staff development
• Oversee patient assessments, plans of care, documentation, and discharge planning
• Ensure coordination of care across all disciplines, including therapy and medical social services
• Monitor quality outcomes, patient safety, and infection control practices
• Review OASIS documentation and ensure regulatory accuracy and timeliness
• Address and resolve patient, family, and agency concerns
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures
• Participate in agency planning, growth initiatives, and community outreach
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Utah (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but not required
• Minimum of one (1) year of management or supervisory experience in a clinical setting (required)
• Minimum of two (2) years of Director of Nursing experience in home health or hospice (required)
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in home health or hospice (required)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer/tablet
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use fingers to operate a computer and telephone

This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Home Health Director of Nursing position. It is not exhaustive, and responsibilities, duties, or qualifications may evolve with the organization or regulatory requirements.

Fortis Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Fortis Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fortis Health conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.