Director of Clinical Services/Nursing

Company: Acara
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Acara Healthcare, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as a *Director of Nursing*. Acara Health's Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:
* Respect - we are respectful of our patients, consumers, and ourselves.
* Promise - we keep the promises we make.
* Grateful - we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
* Integrity - no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
* Honor - in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.

We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Robstown, and Rio Grande City.

We are growing and adding positions to our team! The job duties for the position of *Director of Nursing* are listed below.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the clinical operations of home health and homecare programs and ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. This is a leadership position that demands a deep understanding of nursing practices, regulatory compliance, and a passion for improving the lives of home health and homecare patients.

*Key Responsibilities:*

*Clinical Leadership:* Provide clinical leadership and direction to the nursing team, ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with established standards and protocols.

*Quality Assurance:* Develop and implement quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

*Regulatory Compliance:* Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that our services adhere to all relevant compliance standards.

*Team Management:* Recruit, train, and manage a skilled team of nurses and caregivers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

*Patient Care Coordination:* Oversee the coordination of patient care, including assessments, care plans, and the evaluation of patient progress.

*Budget Management:* Manage the budget for the nursing department, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining quality care.

*Collaboration:* Collaborate with other departments, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure seamless and holistic care for our patients.

*Performance Metrics:* Establish and monitor key performance indicators to track the effectiveness of nursing services and identify areas for improvement.

The ideal individual is currently in a Home Health Nursing management position and ready to hit the ground running while building a dynamic team that will expand our organizations platform throughout Texas.

*Qualifications/Experience:*
* RN - Current Registered Nurse License for the state of TX - Required
* 3-5 years Director of Nursing in Home Health experience -Required
* 5+ years of Home Health RN Case Manager experience - Required
* 5+ years of Nurse Management experience - Required
* Proven leadership experience in Home Health
* Time management and multitasking skills to complete many tasks throughout the day
* High organizational skills
* Able to prioritize and be efficient and work without supervision
* Knowledge of Medicare and Joint Commission guidelines, rules, regulations, and elements of performance
* Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with staff, patients and patients' families
* Extensive knowledge of nursing best practices and federal, state and local healthcare laws
* Strong written communication skills to compile reports and write evaluations
* Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic information and financial data

Our ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and independent with excellent leadership skills and experience.

What we offer you... Better than competitive pay, a team environment that cultivates learning and development. We offer the tools and the training to ensure you are successful whether it be with us or anyone else but what we provide is an atmosphere that you wouldn't want to leave us.

Yes, we also have the essentials you are looking for health, dental, vision, ancillaries, vacation pay, referral bonuses, and for this position we are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus as well.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Home Health
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift



License/Certification:
* RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* San Antonio, TX 78229 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* San Antonio, TX 78229: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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