Director of Nursing (DON) - Per Diem / Part-Time

Senior Helpers of Woodbridge • Woodbridge Township, NJ

14h • $55 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Helpers of Woodbridge is a locally owned provider of non-medical home care services dedicated to helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON) on a part-time/per Diem basis. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced RN seeking flexible hours while helping oversee clinical quality and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Requirements

• Active and unencumbered New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license - required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation - required
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong assessment and documentation skills
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage scheduled visits consistently

Nice To Haves

• Home care, home health, geriatric, community health, or supervisory nursing experience preferred
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience working with older adults and their families is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nursing assessments for new clients and develop individualized Plans of Care.
• Conduct required in-home supervisory visits and evaluate each client's Plan of Care.
• Complete reassessments and update Plans of Care as client needs change.
• Monitor client condition and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs).
• Assist with caregiver orientation, competency validation, and documentation of delegated nursing tasks when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, visits, and Plans of Care.
• Help ensure services are provided in accordance with applicable New Jersey home care regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with office staff, caregivers, clients, families, and other healthcare professionals to support quality client care.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance as the agency's client census grows.

Benefits

• Flexible per Diem schedule
• Competitive hourly and per-visit compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to serve as the Director of Nursing for a new local Senior Helpers office
• Opportunity to help shape clinical processes and standards as the office grows
• Work directly with seniors and families in your community
• Supportive, locally owned office backed by an established national Senior Helpers brand
• Opportunity for increased hours and responsibilities as our client base grows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level