Home Health Director of Nursing

La Vita Bella Home Health and Hospice is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to join our growing team of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding home health care. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a passionate nursing professional who is committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and team development.

At La Vita Bella, we believe every patient deserves dignity, comfort, and exceptional care in the place they call home. We are looking for a dynamic leader who shares our mission and is ready to help shape the future of our organization.

Why Join La Vita Bella?

• Lead a highly skilled and compassionate clinical team
• Make a meaningful impact in patients' lives every day

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing all clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining the highest quality of patient care, and providing leadership and mentorship to nursing staff. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team and plays an essential role in advancing our commitment to exceptional home health and hospice services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, Medicare, and accreditation requirements
• Oversee clinical quality improvement initiatives and patient outcomes
• Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing staff
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and executive leadership
• Monitor and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Promote a culture of compassion, accountability, and excellence
• Support census growth through exceptional service delivery and community relationships

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (License in state of New Mexico)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience
• Home Health management experience strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Medicare regulations and clinical compliance standards
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Generous PTO and work-life balance
• Ongoing leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• A supportive, mission-driven culture where your voice matters