What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing DON position at Brightstar Care of Concord, Lexington and Woburn?
BrightStar Care of Concord, Lexington & Woburn
Join BrightStar 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.
If you are passionate about clinical excellence, team leadership, and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, we would love to hear from you!
Compensation & Benefits
Clinical Leadership & Team Management
If you are an experienced nursing professional ready to take the next step in your career, lead a dedicated team, and help deliver exceptional home health care, we encourage you to apply today!
Join BrightStar Care of Concord, Lexington & Woburn and make a difference through clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and quality patient care.
Join BrightStar 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.
If you are passionate about clinical excellence, team leadership, and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, we would love to hear from you!
Compensation & Benefits
- 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.
Clinical Leadership & Team Management
- 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, primary care clinic, or healthcare facility preferred.
- Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, care planning, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with IV therapy, wound care, and G-tube care preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound clinical decisions, and support a multidisciplinary team.
- Reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and external healthcare teams.
If you are an experienced nursing professional ready to take the next step in your career, lead a dedicated team, and help deliver exceptional home health care, we encourage you to apply today!
Join BrightStar Care of Concord, Lexington & Woburn and make a difference through clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and quality patient care.
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000