Director of Nursing

Talent Match Recruiting; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 1% match

PTO: 3 weeks

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical subsidy

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Fair Lawn, NJ is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the home health nursing team, establish care standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide operational policies for high-quality patient care in clients' homes.

The role requires an active NJ RN license (BSN preferred or 2+ years RN home health experience; or 3 years without BSN), strong leadership, and reliable transportation; reports to the CEO.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (NJ)
• BSN or related health field with 2+ years RN community/home health experience
• 3 years RN community/home health experience without BSN as alternative
• Proven home health nursing leadership with NJ compliance knowledge
• Strong prioritization, multitasking and organization
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of home care reflecting agency standards; monitor client status
• Manage nurse assignments, per diem supervisor budget, and hiring process
• Evaluate nurse supervisors and care partners
• Ensure safe, high-quality home care; maintain HIPAA compliance
• Perform client assessments as needed throughout the client relationship
• Develop and coordinate In-Service training for staff
• Coordinate with community agencies for continuity of care
• Be available during Agency On-Call Hours for guidance and visits
• Represent organization professionally at meetings and community events
• Reports to the CEO

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Communication

On-call availability

Education

BSN or related health-related field

3 years RN experience in community/home health (no BSN)

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