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Matrix Home Care lists this Director of Nursing (DON) – Home Health Care – Tampa/Brandon, FL opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Nursing (DON) – Home Health Care – Tampa/Brandon, FL
Tampa, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026
Matrix Home Health Care provides services throughout Florida.
Our Primary Goal is to assure that everyone involved in the patient’s well-being has executives and Champions in charge, personally involved in the delivery of care and achieving desired outcomes.
RN’s, LPN’s, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists, Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, Attendants, Companions/Live-Ins and other specialized healthcare professionals are licensed, trained and ready to provide care twenty-four hours a day, every day.
Job Description
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.
Requirements
Current and active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
BSN preferred; associate degree considered with equivalent experience.
A minimum of 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in home health care or a related healthcare field.
2+ years of Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.
Medicare-certified home health experience required.
Must be highly proficient with OASIS documentation and requirements.
KanTime experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and Florida AHCA requirements.
Experience with QAPI, compliance, and survey readiness preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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