Director of Nursing; DON​/Clinical Nurse Manager

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

Bright Star 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.

• 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 Bright Star Care policies and procedures
• Lead clinical audits, documentation reviews, and survey preparedness activities
• Maintain high standards for patient outcomes and documentation

• 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

• Help grow our skilled nursing and wellness service revenue streams
• Build referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, rehab facilities, discharge planners, Veteran Affairs and Bright Star Care National Accounts
• Collaborate with ownership on the development and expansion of skilled nursing and wellness services

• 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

• 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

• 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

At Bright Star 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.