Director of Nursing (DON) – Home Health Care – Tampa/Brandon, FL
Tampa, Florida
- Eligibility
- Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
Posted Aug 14
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Tampa staff RN payTampa staff RN postings that state pay run $48k/yr to $79k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $75k/yr, across 62 postings.
The role and schedule
- On call
- On-call rotation
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
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Matrix Home Care is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the clinical operations of our Tampa/Brandon home health branch.
Matrix Home Care has been providing home health services since 1999 and operates multiple branches throughout Florida. We are committed to providing quality, compassionate care while supporting our clinical teams and maintaining strong regulatory and operational standards.
The DON is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, clinical compliance, staff performance, and day-to-day clinical operations. This position works closely with the Administrator and provides leadership to nursing and clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate all clinical patient care services.
Oversee Start of Care, Recertification, Resumption of Care, Discharge, and skilled nursing visits.
Review OASIS documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, Florida AHCA, OASIS, and accreditation requirements.
Maintain survey readiness and support corrective action plans when needed.
Lead the branch Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Oversee clinical staffing, scheduling, productivity, and on-call coverage.
Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop clinical staff.
Review clinical documentation and patient charts for quality and compliance.
Coordinate with physicians, therapists, referral sources, patients, and families.
Assist the Administrator with branch operations and organizational goals.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: $83,000–$94,000, depending on experience
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Full-time leadership opportunity
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care and clinical quality
What's around it?
Tampa, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,701/mo
- Household income
- $75,475/yr, all local households, not nurse pay