Chief Nursing Officer

Sterling St James Inc.; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO 3 weeks (2 vacation + 1 sick)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Marketplace insurance subsidy

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Fair Lawn, NJ is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the nursing team and uphold clinical care standards in a home health setting.

The role oversees staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and develops policies for high-quality care. Responsibilities include supervising care partners, conducting assessments, coordinating with community agencies, and providing on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• BSN or related health field with at least 2 years RN experience in community/home health.
• In lieu of BSN: 3 years RN experience with progressive nursing responsibilities.
• Experience delivering nursing services across patient homes and licensed settings in NJ.
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Physical capability to perform required nursing duties and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate home care services reflecting agency standards and monitor client clinical status.
• Assign nurses to visits, manage per diem supervisor budget, and assist in hiring (interviews, orientation, competency testing).
• Evaluate nurse supervisors and care partners.
• Ensure safe, high-quality care with compliance to local/state/federal and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform client assessments during various stages of the client relationship.
• Develop In-Service training and coordinate guest presenters for staff.
• Coordinate with community agencies to ensure continuity of care; communicate with clients and families.
• Be available via phone for guidance and occasional home visits during on-call hours.
• Represent the organization professionally at meetings and community events.
• Report to the CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Home health

Client assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

BSN or related health field

Job description

Director of Nursing
Compensation: $95,000 – $110,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, On-site
Location: Fair Lawn, NJ

A premier home health agency is seeking an experienced, leadership-minded Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee clinical care standards and lead their dedicated nursing team. In this pivotal role, you will manage and supervise nursing staff, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and develop operational policies to deliver exceptional, high-quality care in a home setting. This role also oversees all care partners, providing the guidance, support, and direction necessary for optimal care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the delivery of home care services that reflect agency philosophy and standards. Actively monitor the clinical status of all clients


• Manage the assignment of nurses to client visits, optimize the per diem nurse supervisor budget, and assist in the hiring process (interviewing, orientation, competency testing)


• Evaluate nurse supervisors and care partners


• Ensure the safe and high-quality delivery of home care services. Maintain strict adherence to local, state, federal, and HIPAA regulations


• Perform client assessments as needed during any stage of the client relationship, including initial assessments, monitoring visits, re-assessments, or discharges


• Develop the agency’s In-Service training program and coordinate guest presenters or directly deliver educational content to all staff


• Coordinate with community agencies to provide continuity of care. Communicate effectively with clients, family members, and Care Partners


• Remain available via telephone to provide guidance and conduct home visits, if necessary, during designated Agency On-Call Hours


• Maintain a positive, professional attitude, actively participate in office meetings, and proudly represent the organization at community events


• Reports to the CEO

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related health-related field with at least 2 years of professional RN experience in community or home health settings


• In lieu of a BSN degree: 3 years of professional RN experience in community health and/or home health, featuring progressive nursing responsibilities


• Proven background providing nursing services across patient home environments and assisted living facilities, with expert-level knowledge of New Jersey rules, regulations, and state compliance standards for nursing leadership


• Exceptional prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation


• Physical capability to perform required nursing duties (lifting, bending, standing) and the leadership resilience needed to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress care environment

Benefits:

• 401(k) with a 1% match, eligible from Day 1


• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation and 1 week sick time)


• Dental and Vision insurance coverage


• Partial medical insurance subsidy provided for plans purchased through the healthcare marketplace