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Director of Nursing - Home Health

Apply Job ID DIREC012658 Date posted 12/29/2025 Position Type Full-Time

Home Health Clinical RN Director of Nursing - Empath Home Health (Naples, Sarasota, Fort Myers)

Empath Home Health, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated RN DON  to work with our Home Health Division for the following locations: Naples, Sarasota & Fort Myers. You are responsible for the supervision and management, while demonstrating fiscal responsibility.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

Responsible for the following locations: Naples, Sarasota, and Fort Myers locations

Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care. With more than 60 years of experience, our licensed clinicians serve homebound patients across 16 Florida counties. Empath Home Health is part of Empath Health’s not-for-profit network and is accredited by both the Joint Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care

What you'll Do

  • Develop, plan, implement, analyze, and organize clinical operations for the care center.
  • Review requests for services, determine patient eligibility, and coordinate patient referrals and admissions with the intake team.
  • Oversee scheduling activities to ensure patient needs are met, reviewing assignments with the patient services coordinator and professional/support staff.
  • Oversee payor verification and pre-certification requirements, communicating with payors and their representatives. Review documentation of other staff members, ensuring appropriateness and resolving issues.
  • Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term patient goals, developing Plan of Care (POC), and overseeing the management and delivery of patient care.

What You'll Need

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
  • One (1+) year of supervisory and/or management experience as an RN in a healthcare environment.
  • One (1+) year of RN experience in a Home Health or Hospice environment.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse specific to the state the employee is assigned to work by the company.
  • Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse

Why Join Empath Health?

  • Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
  • Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
  • Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

  • Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
  • Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
  • Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
  • At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.
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