Registered Nurse (RN)-Director of Nursing (DON)/Clinical Nurse Manager/$5000 sign-on bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Weekly pay
- BSN
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About the job
Registered Nurse (RN)-Director of Nursing (DON) / Clinical Nurse Manager
Westfield, NJ | Full-Time
$104,000 Base Salary + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Monday-Friday Schedule | No Nights | No Weekends | No On-Call
Ready to build something meaningful? BrightStar Care of Westfield & Summit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON) / Clinical Nurse Manager and lead our growing clinical team.
Enjoy autonomy, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading clinical operations for a growing, Joint Commission-accredited private duty home care agency. The DON (Registered Nurse). will Work directly with ownership, mentor a clinical team, and help build and expand skilled nursing services.
Why Join BrightStar Care?
- Monday-Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Direct access to ownership and the ability to influence clinical decisions
- Opportunity to develop and expand skilled nursing programs
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Joint Commission-accredited agency with a strong community reputation
Responsibilities
As Director of Nursing (DON) / Clinical Nurse Manager, you will:
- Oversee clinical operations for skilled nursing and personal care services
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to Registered Nurses (RNs), LPNs, and CHHAs
- Conduct assessments, supervisory visits, clinical reviews, and documentation audits
- Support complex cases, including wound care and infusion therapy
- Ensure compliance with New Jersey home care regulations, Joint Commission standards, and agency policies
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and survey readiness activities
- Provide training, mentoring, and professional development for clinical staff
- Partner with ownership to develop new clinical programs and expand skilled nursing services
- Build relationships with referral sources and support agency growth
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- Minimum 3 years of nursing leadership experience
- Experience in home care, home health, hospice, or post-acute care preferred
- Strong knowledge of clinical compliance, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with wound care, infusion therapy, or complex skilled nursing preferred
Ideal candidates may currently be working as a:
- Director of Nursing (DON)
- Clinical Manager
- Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- RN Supervisor
- Home Health Clinical Supervisor
- Hospice Nurse Manager
Compensation & Benefits
- $104,000 annual base salary
- Up to 15% annual performance bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus ($2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 12 months)
- Health insurance stipend
- Mileage reimbursement
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Continuing education support
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Employee referral bonuses
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) leader looking for the opportunity to make an impact, build programs, and lead with autonomy, we would love to meet you.
Apply today to join BrightStar Care of Westfield & Summit.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
From BrightStar Care of Westfield's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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