RN Director of Nursing

RN, Director of Nursing Delray Beach, FL Are you a clinical leader who wants more than just maintaining the status quo or are you looking for something that you can help to build and grow? We are a nurse-led, Joint Commission-accredited private duty home care agency in Delray Beach seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) who is passionate about both clinical excellence AND business growth . This is not a traditional DON role. We are looking for a true partner in leadership —someone who takes ownership of clinical operations and compliance, while actively helping us grow and expand our skilled nursing services and our non-skilled home health aide services within our owned service area of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. Are you a high-performing Registered Nurse (RN) leader who is driven, accountable, and passionate about delivering exceptional care? BrightStar Care Delray Beach is currently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Director of Nursing to lead our private-duty home care team. This is not just an administrative role—this is an opportunity to build, elevate, and drive clinical excellence in both the field and the office. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with proven experience in nursing and clinical operations, a commitment to the highest standards of care, and the ability to inspire and develop teams. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and is motivated to make a measurable impact on clients, staff, and the community we serve, we want to hear from you. As the Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for leading all clinical operations, ensuring compliance, and driving high-quality patient outcomes—while also playing a key role in supporting agency growth, service line expansion, and referral development .

About Us:

At BrightStar Care Delray Beach, we strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our patients by delivering individualized and personalized care plans for our clients receiving personal care and nursing services, therapeutic treatments, and supportive care. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence and ensuring the well-being of our patients. A Higher Standard of Home Care.

Job Responsibilities:

As the Director of Nursing, you will play a key and pivotal role in overseeing and managing the clinical operations of our home care agency.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing leadership, engagement, training and education, guidance, and support to the field staff and clinical nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. Developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Managing and coordinating the recruitment, hiring, and retention of qualified nursing professionals (RN/LPN). Conducting regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, performance improvement plans, and providing coaching and mentoring to enhance staff performance. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Monitoring and analyzing patient outcomes and quality indicators to identify opportunities for improvement. Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient care, adhering to legal and ethical standards. Participating in the development and management of the department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Promoting and building a culture of continuous learning and professional development among the nursing and field staff. Sets and reinforces the culture and performance expectations for all field staff (HHA, CNA, LPN, RN), ensuring alignment with company core values, standards for quality, professionalism, and patient care. Building and maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, referral partners, and other healthcare professionals. Oversees Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement (QA/QI) with the maintenance of client clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities. Plans and implements nursing and field staff orientation, in-services, field staff annual competencies and ongoing training programs. Provides care as defined within the scope of the state's nurse practice act. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Responsible for overseeing training and compliance with EMR software. Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel and field (HHA/CNA) staff. Ensures compliance with state regulations, Joint Commission and BrightStar Care standards. Instills and reinforces a "Yes" culture by setting the expectation that the team actively embraces opportunities that contribute to growth, quality outcomes, and operational success. The Director of Nursing must lead and actively build a culture focused on exceptional quality and customer service. This includes coaching and developing staff, reinforcing service standards, and holding both clinical and caregiving teams accountable to delivering A Higher Standard of Care with the focus on an outstanding client experience at all times. Responsible for ensuring Nursing competency and completing initial visits with new onboarding Nursing staff out in the field. Establishes good working relationships with office team, referral and staffing partners, and continually asks for referrals. The Director of Nursing will actively create and drive opportunities for growth by utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring measurable success for both themselves and the organization. In addition to administrative and leadership responsibilities, the Director of Nursing will also be responsible for completing in-home nursing visits, including patient intake visits, assessments and supervisory visits, and clinical evaluations as needed as well as high-tech infusion visits. At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: Exclusive Employee Discount and Gift Programs through ADP Medical Insurance paid at 50% monthly premium (dental, vision also available) 401K with Matching Bereavement pay Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement for clinical / administrative positions Employee Assistance Program Part of a team with RN Oversight Employee referral bonus On-Call Bonus Enterprise Champion for Quality through The Joint Commission Weekly pay w/ direct deposit & Early Access to Wages (EAW) also available National company with over 300+ locations We promote from within Nurse and Employee of the month Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice and Leader in Excellence Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

Qualifications:

To be considered for the position of Director of Nursing, you should possess the following qualifications: 1. A valid and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida. 2. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution or a Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is preferred. 3. Proven experience in nursing leadership or management, preferably in a home health or similar setting (Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private-duty). 4. In-depth knowledge of AHCA home health regulations, TJC accreditation standards, and best practices. 5. Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. 7. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare software. 8. Valid Driver's License and auto insurance, and reliable transportation. 9. Valid and current CPR certification. How to

Apply :

If you are ready to take on this rewarding leadership role and make a difference in the lives of our patients, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to adaniel@brightstarcare.com. Please include "Director of Nursing - Delray Beach" in the subject line. We hope you will consider joining our compassionate and dedicated team and be a part of transforming healthcare in Delray Beach. Apply today! •

Note:

•Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Home Health Work Location:

In person