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Job description
Director of Nursing (DON)
Home care Clinical Growth Leader
Westfield, NJ | Full‑Time | $104,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus Up to 15% of Base Salary + Signing Bonus of $5,000
BrightStar Care of Westfield & Summit is seeking an experienced, motivated, and entrepreneurial‑minded Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical home care team and help expand our skilled nursing and wellness services throughout Union County and surrounding areas.
This is not just a traditional compliance role — this is an opportunity for an RN to lead, grow, innovate, and make a real impact alongside a supportive ownership team that truly values quality care.
We are a Joint Commission‑accredited private duty home care agency with a strong reputation in the community and exciting plans for growth in skilled services, infusion therapy, wound care, post‑surgical recovery, and concierge‑style wellness programs.
If you are a nurse (RN) leader who wants autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to truly shape a clinical program, we would love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Clinical Leadership
Oversee all personal care, skilled nursing services and clinical operations
Maintain a hands‑on clinical leadership presence by assisting with patient visits and field support as needed
Conduct assessments, supervisory visits, and clinical reviews
Support complex cases including wound care and infusion therapy
Ensure compliance with New Jersey Board of Nursing, Division of Consumer Affairs, NJ home care regulations, Joint Commission standards, and BrightStar Care policies and procedures
Lead clinical audits, documentation reviews, and survey preparedness activities
Maintain high standards for patient outcomes and documentation
Team Leadership
Recruit, mentor, and supervise CHHAs, LPNs and RNs and clinical staff
Oversee the overall clinical operation, coordination of care, documentation standards, compliance, scheduling oversight, and interdisciplinary communication
Lead in‑services, training, and clinical development
Foster a positive, supportive clinical culture
Growth & Business Development
Help grow our skilled nursing and wellness service revenue streams
Build referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, rehab facilities, discharge planners, Veteran Affairs and BrightStar Care National Accounts
Collaborate with ownership on the development and expansion of skilled nursing and wellness services
Qualifications
Active New Jersey RN license in good standing
BSN required (MSN preferred)
3+ years of leadership experience in home care, home health, or post‑acute care
Experience with wound care, infusion therapy, or complex skilled nursing preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Knowledge of NJ home care regulations and compliance
Why BrightStar Care?
No corporate layers — direct access to ownership
Flexible Monday–Friday schedule
No mandatory nights or weekends
Opportunity to help build new clinical programs
Joint Commission‑accredited agency
Employer of Choice recognition
Supportive team culture focused on quality care
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary $104,000
Signing bonus $5,000 — one half in 90 days, one half in twelve months
Performance bonus up to 15% of base salary
Health insurance stipend
Mileage reimbursement
Generous PTO + paid holidays
Continuing education support
Weekly pay with direct deposit
Employee referral bonuses
Flexible scheduling
Join a Team That Truly Cares
At BrightStar Care of Westfield & Summit, we believe nurses deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real difference — both for patients and within the organization itself.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Worksite address
westfield, NJ, 07090, US
Who can apply
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