- Salary
- $85k – $95k/yr
- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Director of Nursing (DON) / Field Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health & Hospice
A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc.
1203 Avenue D, Katy, TX 77493
Compensation: Per-visit pay plus additional DON compensation
1203 Avenue D, Katy, TX 77493
Compensation: Per-visit pay plus additional DON compensation
About A Hug Away Healthcare
A Hug Away Healthcare is a home health and hospice agency serving patients and families throughout Katy, Houston, and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients of all ages, including adults and children receiving hospice services.
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and hands-on Registered Nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON) / Field RN. This position combines clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and direct patient care.
Compensation:
The proposed field nursing rates are:
- $150 per admission
- $85 per regular visit
Additional compensation for DON responsibilities will be determined separately.
Visit assignments depend on patient census, patient needs, and agency requirements. A minimum number of visits or guaranteed income is not promised.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership and Staff Supervision:
- Provide clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Support clinical staff onboarding, training, and ongoing education.
- Coordinate clinical operations and promote accountability and teamwork.
- Collaborate with agency leadership to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Direct Patient Care:
- Conduct home health and hospice admissions, assessments, and assigned nursing visits.
- Develop and update individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and support to their families.
- Assist with patient coordination and clinical coverage as needed.
Documentation and Regulatory Compliance:
- Review clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
- Audit charts and guide clinicians in correcting documentation deficiencies.
- Support compliance with applicable Texas, federal, Medicare, and accreditation requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Assist with survey preparation, clinical audits, and required reporting.
Home Health and Hospice Operations:
- Support both home health and hospice clinical programs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and care coordination.
- Help maintain effective scheduling, communication, and continuity of care.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas.
- Experience in both home health and hospice is required.
- Previous clinical leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
- Working knowledge of home health and hospice documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with Kinnser/WellSky preferred.
- Familiarity with OASIS, hospice documentation, IDG meetings, and quality assurance processes.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with agency leadership and clinical staff.
- Willingness to travel within the agency's service area to provide patient care.
- Compassionate approach to patients and families, including pediatric hospice patients.
- Spanish-English bilingual ability preferred.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized clinical leader who can balance direct patient care with nursing oversight and administrative responsibilities. This individual will help maintain high clinical standards while supporting the agency's continued growth.
If you have experience in both home health and hospice and are interested in combining field nursing with clinical leadership, we invite you to apply.
To apply: Submit your resume
Skills
Patient CareCompliance