Director of Nursing (DON) / Director of Home Health Care Services (DHCS) – RN

Interim HealthCare of NEPA | Lackawanna County, PA

Salary: Up to $104,000 per year | Full-Time

Lead the Care. Support the Team. Make a Difference.

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Director of Nursing / Director of Home Health Care Services (DHCS) leadership position.

This role is ideal for an experienced Home Health RN, RN Clinical Manager, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing ready to lead clinical operations, support nursing staff, and ensure high-quality patient care.

Our services primarily focus on adult home care, with additional clinical oversight of pediatric and private duty nursing services.

Our Director of Nursing Enjoys:

• Salary up to $104,000 annually, based on experience.

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Health and dental insurance.

• IRA retirement plan with employer match.

• Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday schedule.

• Experienced leadership team and home care coordinator support.

• Opportunity for professional growth and clinical leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Direct and oversee home health and home care clinical operations.

• Supervise and support Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and caregivers.

• Oversee adult patient care and provide pediatric clinical oversight as needed.

• Review patient assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, and patient concerns.

• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and survey readiness.

• Lead staff training, clinical competency evaluations, and quality improvement.

• Support patient visits, staffing decisions, and daily clinical operations.

• Work closely with the Administrator to improve patient outcomes and team performance.

Schedule & Service Area:

• Full-time, primarily weekday schedule.

• Every-other-week on-call rotation required. Call volume is generally minimal, with most routine calls handled by home care coordinators.

• Local patient travel throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Wyoming, and Susquehanna counties.

Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• 5 years of home care RN experience within the past 7 years.

• 3 years of caregiver management experience within the past 5 years.

• Experience in home health, home care, or private duty nursing.

• Knowledge of adult patient care and familiarity with pediatric nursing.

• Strong understanding of clinical compliance, quality assurance, and home care regulations.

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), clinical documentation, and staff supervision.

• Current CPR certification, valid driver's license, and reliable transportation.

Preferred: BSN, previous Director of Nursing (DON) or Clinical Manager experience, and pediatric home health experience.

Why Interim HealthCare?

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is an established, locally operated healthcare organization with an experienced team and a commitment to quality patient care.

If you're an experienced RN, Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or Director of Nursing looking for your next leadership opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each location is independently owned and operated.

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