Director of Nursing

Confident Search Consultants; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 1% match

3 weeks Paid Time Off (2 weeks VAC + 1

Dental and Vision insurance

Partial medical insurance subsidy

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Fair Lawn, NJ, seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical care, supervise nursing staff, and ensure regulatory compliance in a home-health setting.

This on-site, full-time role reports to the CEO and requires NJ RN licensure, a BSN or equivalent with 2+ years in home health (or 3 years without BSN), plus strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• BSN or related health field with 2+ years RN experience in community or home health settings.
• In lieu of BSN: 3 years RN experience in community health/home health with progressive responsibilities.
• Proven nursing leadership with knowledge of NJ rules and state compliance standards for leadership.
• Excellent prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Physical capability for nursing duties and leadership resilience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of home care services reflecting agency standards and monitor clients’ clinical status.
• Assign nurses to client visits and manage the per diem supervisor budget; participate in hiring and orientation.
• Evaluate nurse supervisors and care partners.
• Ensure safe, high‑quality home care; adhere to local, state, federal, and HIPAA regulations.
• Conduct client assessments at various stages of the relationship.
• Develop In‑Service training and coordinate guest presenters for staff education.
• Coordinate with community agencies to ensure continuity of care and communicate with clients and families.
• Be available by phone for guidance and on-site visits during on-call hours.
• Maintain a positive professional demeanor, participate in meetings, and represent the organization at events.
• Reports to the CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Active RN license (NJ)

BSN or related health field

RN experience in home health (2+ years)

RN experience in community health (3 years if 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