Director of Nursing (DON) – New Branch Expansion
About The Position
BrightStar Care is hiring a Director of Nursing to help launch and lead its new Lincoln, Nebraska branch. The role partners closely with the owner to establish and grow the office, while providing direct skilled nursing care, including hands-on infusion therapy. During the branch’s startup phase, the Director of Nursing will take on a range of clinical and operational responsibilities, including community outreach, recruiting, scheduling, and staff training. The position also oversees client assessments, treatment-plan execution, clinical quality, and compliance with Joint Commission standards. The first few months include immersive, paid onboarding and hands-on training at BrightStar Care’s established Omaha office. Director of Nursing experience is not required; the employer is seeking a licensed RN with clinical competence, leadership potential, and a flexible, collaborative approach. Infusion experience is strongly preferred, and home health or private duty experience is a plus.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska or a compact state.
- Commitment to Joint Commission quality guidelines and patient safety protocols.
- Ability to commute to and train in Omaha, Nebraska during the initial months of employment.
- Comfort with a flexible, multifaceted role requiring collaboration and a hands-on approach.
Nice To Haves
- Infusion therapy experience and willingness to perform patient infusions firsthand.
- Home health or private duty healthcare experience.
- Director of Nursing experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Partner with ownership to establish and operationalize the new Lincoln branch, aligning clinical and administrative workflows with Joint Commission accreditation standards.
- Complete hands-on onboarding and training at the Omaha office during the first few months.
- Provide direct skilled nursing care, including administering infusions to patients.
- Assist with startup needs such as community outreach, recruiting and hiring field staff, scheduling, and staff training.
- Oversee client care assessments, execution of treatment plans, and ongoing clinical compliance.
Benefits
- Paid, hands-on training in Omaha.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages tailored to experience.
- Growth opportunities as the Lincoln branch expands.
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and help shape a new market.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
