Director of Nursing DON

Brightstar Care of Concord, Lexington and Woburn • Bedford, MA

5h • $105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

BrightStar Care of Concord, Lexington & Woburn is seeking an experienced, compassionate, results-driven Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations, lead and develop the nursing team, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure high-quality home health care. The role involves clinical leadership and staff management, quality assurance and regulatory oversight, patient-care guidance, coordination with healthcare partners, and support for operational goals and business development.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, care planning, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or healthcare facility is preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with IV therapy, wound care, and G-tube care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for 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.
• Set 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 improvement opportunities, 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 strengthen relationships with healthcare partners.
• Monitor clinical performance indicators and contribute to the agency’s growth and operational goals.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Total compensation (base salary plus annual bonus) of $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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed