Director of Nursing DON

Join Bright Star Care of Concord, Lexington & Woburn as our Director of Nursing (DON) and take a leadership role in delivering exceptional, high-quality home health care. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and results-driven nursing leader who can oversee clinical operations, lead and develop our nursing team, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure outstanding patient care.

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

• Total compensation (base salary + annual bonus): $105,000–$120,000 per year
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Performance bonus multiplier
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• National holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and professional development opportunities

• Commitment to Quality: Work with an organization dedicated to high standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.
• Leadership Opportunity: Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated clinical team while helping grow our home health services.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a team that values accountability, teamwork, compassion, and professional growth.
• Career Development: Opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact on clinical operations.
• Competitive Compensation: Performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive compensation package.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical operations and clinical staff.
• Supervise, mentor, and support RNs, LPNs, therapists, home health aides, and other clinical personnel, as applicable.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop clinical team members.
• Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.

• Oversee clinical quality assurance, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and agency policies.
• Review clinical documentation, assessments, care plans, and patient records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Support audits, surveys, and accreditation requirements.

• Ensure appropriate patient assessments, individualized care plans, and quality care delivery.
• Provide clinical guidance for complex cases involving IV infusions, advanced wound care, Wound VAC (NPWT), G-tube care, and other skilled nursing services.
• Oversee medication management, treatment plans, and coordination of care.
• Support clinical staff in addressing patient concerns, changes in condition, and care-related challenges.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.

• Coordinate with the operations team to ensure appropriate clinical staffing and patient coverage.
• Support timely admissions, start-of-care visits, and ongoing patient service delivery.
• Work with the leadership team to improve clinical efficiency, staff retention, patient satisfaction, and service quality.
• Participate in referral development and help strengthen relationships with healthcare partners.
• Monitor clinical performance indicators and contribute to the agency’s growth and operational goals.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience
  , with at least one year of experience in a home health agency,…