Director of Nursing (DON) - RN

BrightStar Care of Salt Lake City East • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

BrightStar Care is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurse to lead its clinical team and uphold its commitment to high-quality care. The Director of Nursing provides clinical leadership, supports nurses and caregivers, ensures quality client care, and fosters a positive environment where staff can succeed. The role includes oversight of nursing services, staff supervision and development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and collaboration with clients, families, physicians, referral partners, and the management team. The Director of Nursing may participate in client care and assessments as needed and assists with the office phone rotation and clinical calls on-call.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong nursing assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to supervise, mentor, and support clinical staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong case management skills and ability to coordinate care effectively.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous Director of Nursing, nurse management, or clinical supervisory experience.
• Experience in home health, private duty nursing, or home care.
• Experience caring for pediatric or medically complex clients.
• Experience with Joint Commission standards, quality assurance, and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing services to ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care.
• Oversee initial nursing assessments, reassessments, and the development and implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Ensure nursing services follow physician orders, client needs, and applicable standards of practice.
• Provide clinical guidance and support for clients with complex medical needs, including pediatric and high-acuity cases.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, caregivers, clients, and families.
• Participate in client care and assessments as needed.
• Provide on-call assistance for the office phone rotation and clinical calls.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing personnel, and provide clinical oversight of caregiving staff as appropriate.
• Oversee clinical orientation, competency assessments, ongoing education, and training programs.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional growth among clinical staff.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure appropriate clinical staffing and assignments based on client needs and staff qualifications.
• Guide and support staff in addressing clinical performance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with Utah state regulations, federal requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures.
• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Review clinical incidents, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Maintain high standards for client safety, confidentiality, and professional nursing practice.
• Work with the management team to support agency goals and operational excellence.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, families, physicians, referral partners, and community healthcare providers.
• Respond professionally and compassionately to clinical questions, concerns, and changes in client condition.
• Support client satisfaction, continuity of care, and effective communication among care team members.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to the agency's continued growth and success.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Insurance options, including dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability.
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• On-call bonus.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Collaborative and supportive management team.

What This Job Offers

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