Director of Nursing DON

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

26d•$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

BrightStar Care of Concord, Lexington & Woburn is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and results-driven Director of Nursing (DON) to lead clinical operations and deliver high-quality home health care. The DON will oversee clinical staff, develop the nursing team, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote excellent patient care and safety. The role combines clinical leadership, quality assurance, patient-care oversight, and operational support. The DON will guide staff in complex skilled nursing cases, coordinate care with healthcare partners, support clinical staffing and timely service delivery, and contribute to service quality and agency growth. Total compensation, including base salary and annual bonus, is listed as $105,000–$120,000 per year. The position also offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, performance bonus multiplier, paid time off, six national holidays, mileage reimbursement, and leadership and professional development opportunities.

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.
Previous nursing leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
Experience with IV therapy, wound care, and G-tube care.

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.
Establish 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 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.