Director of Nursing

Join our dynamic in-home care agency as a Director of Nursing (RN), where your expertise will directly impact the health and well‑being of our clients in their home environment. As a leader on our healthcare team, you will deliver and supervise personalized nursing care, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and foster trusting relationships with patients and families. This role offers a mix of clinical work, administrative tasks and supervision and management of caregivers to ensure the highest quality care for our patients.

• Provide comprehensive patient care tailored to individual health needs, including medication management, wound care, infusions, catheter expertise, PICC lines and health assessments.
• Utilize your anatomy and physiology knowledge to monitor vital signs and recognize early signs of health deterioration.
• Maintain documentation and update medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations to ensure client confidentiality and data security.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
• Educate clients and caregivers on health management strategies, medication usage, and safety protocols to promote ongoing wellness.
• Responsible for managing the compliance of the Joint Commission, State Regulations and overall franchisor compliance.
• Conduct regular evaluations of client progress and adjust care plans accordingly to optimize outcomes.
• Supervise and help implement routine competency training for personal care assistants and nurses to ensure the care team has the resources to implement the best practices.

• Current nursing license (RN) issued by the Maine State Board of Licensing.
• Experience in patient care within a home or community setting is preferred.
• Skilled in infusions, PICC line management, injections and wound care.
• Excellent communication skills to help share complex health information clearly to clients and families, and strong interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with staff, management, and external partners.
• Perform detailed medical documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, respectful care while maintaining professional standards.

As the Director of Nursing at Bright Star Care, you will play a critical role in shaping our clinical services and enhancing client outcomes. Your leadership will ensure that our care delivery continues to meet the high standards our clients expect and deserve. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional like you to our team at Bright Star Care!