Home Health Director of Nursing

Home Health Director of Nursing
Service Locations: Waukesha County and Lake Country Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Schedule: Flexible shifts available Pay Rage: $89,000 to $107,000 per year Position Summary

At Bright Star Care of Greater Waukesha and Lake Country
, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional leadership. As our Director of Nursing (DON), you will set the clinical vision and lead a dedicated team of nurses and caregivers committed to delivering a higher standard of care to clients across Waukesha County. You'll oversee every aspect of clinical operations, from quality assurance and compliance to client outcomes and staff development, ensuring our agency continues to uphold its reputation for excellence, integrity, and compassionate service.

• Provides care and leadership as defined within the State of Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
• Conducts and oversees initial assessments, reassessments, and supervisory visits for skilled and non-skilled clients.
• Prepares and reviews Plans of Care (POCs), clinical notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensures all assessments and POCs are completed and signed by RNs within required time frames (e.g., 60-day certification cycle).
• Supervises, educates, and mentors clinical and caregiving staff, ensuring adherence to Bright Star Care's standards and policies.
• Conducts competency validations and annual performance evaluations for all clinical team members.

• Maintains Joint Commission accreditation and continuous readiness by conducting audits, ESC submissions, and performance improvement tracking.
• Leads Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and quarterly quality meetings.
• Tracks infection control, client satisfaction, and safety outcomes to identify trends and implement improvement plans.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and state/federal healthcare regulations.
• Collaborates with ownership and operations leadership to ensure the agency remains in "good standing" with all accrediting bodies.

• Regularly reviews Clinical Reports (RN Compliance, Supervisory Visits, Incident Tracking, Task Not Completed, etc.) to monitor quality and regulatory adherence.
• Reviews incident reports and develops corrective actions and trend analyses for leadership.
• Maintains organized and accurate clinical records for all clients, ensuring audit readiness.

• Oversees both skilled and non-skilled home care processes from intake to discharge.
• Verifies practitioner authorization, payer network status, and pre-authorization prior to case acceptance.
• Ensures timely scheduling of skilled visits (typically within 24–48 hours) and reassessments for ongoing care needs.
• Monitors supervisory visit frequency: every 60 days for skilled, 90 days for personal care, and 6 months for companion care.

• Leads daily and weekly clinical meetings, including participation in office L10 and management meetings.
• Works closely with the Branch Manager, HR Manager, and Owner on staffing, recruiting, and performance reviews.
• Attends monthly Franchise Support Center Clinical calls and national Clinical Bootcamp.
• Supports field staff and care coordinators with clinical guidance, escalation management, and client satisfaction follow-up.

• Current, unincumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) (Preferred)
• 3–5 years of clinical experience, including at least one (1) year in a home health agency or healthcare facility setting
• Current CPR certification and negative TB test or chest X-ray
• Valid driver's…