Job Description
Director of Nursing – Home Infusion
Albany, New York
As Director of Nursing, you'll oversee clinical operations across home infusion and ambulatory infusion services, leading a team of dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals who deliver complex therapies directly to patients. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys balancing clinical excellence, team development, operational strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Overview:
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing supervisors, team leaders, and clinical staff.
- Foster a culture centered on patient safety, accountability, professional growth, and exceptional care.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top clinical talent while creating opportunities for ongoing education and advancement.
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across clinical and operational objectives.
Drive Clinical Excellence
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across home infusion and ambulatory infusion settings.
- Oversee clinical programs, quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and emergency preparedness planning.
- Support teams in managing complex patient care situations while promoting best practices and positive patient outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted resource for clinical decision-making and problem-solving.
Shape Operations and Growth
- Monitor key operational and clinical performance indicators to support efficient staffing, patient service delivery, and organizational growth.
- Evaluate trends in patient census, service demand, and resource utilization to proactively address business needs.
- Collaborate with leadership to optimize workflows, strengthen operational performance, and support strategic initiatives.
- Maintain oversight of clinical documentation, reporting, and agency performance metrics.
Ensure Compliance and Regulatory Readiness
- Maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards.
- Lead efforts related to policy implementation, quality assurance, regulatory surveys, and accreditation activities.
- Ensure clinical documentation and agency operations consistently meet regulatory requirements.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Preferred Background
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Five or more years of nursing experience within your scope of practice.
- Leadership experience within home infusion, home health, specialty pharmacy, or related healthcare settings.
- Experience supervising nursing teams and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, quality management, and clinical operations.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.