Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON) 

 
Summary 
Come work for BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County, a company that believes in serving with passion and doing the right thing. 
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a Registered Nurse responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The DON ensures the quality and adequacy of services provided and oversees clinical staff. This role includes establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives for home health services that promote high standards of care. The DON ensures care is coordinated across services and that each client’s needs are identified and addressed through assessments, care planning, and supervision.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our award-winning, growing team. 

Benefits 

• Health insurance plans 

• 401(k) with employer match 

• CEUs available in-person and online 

• Paid Time Off (sick leave and vacation) 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 


• Weekly pay

Responsibilities 

• Assess the competency of clinical staff and ensure proper staff assignment to promote quality, continuity, and safety in client care 

• Provide care within the scope of the state’s Nurse Practice Act 

• Deliver services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill 

• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures 

• Prepare clinical and progress notes, as well as care summaries 

• Supervise, plan, and implement in-service and training programs 

• Conduct performance evaluations of field staff nurses 

• Oversee the maintenance of clinical records, statistics, reports, and documentation for evaluation and compliance 

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, as well as Joint Commission standards 

• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities 

• Participate in weekly Skilled Care team meetings and assist with facilitation 

• Meet weekly with the Home Health Administrator and Director of Patient Care Services to review department progress toward quarterly and annual objectives 

• Participate in skilled after-hours on-call rotation 

• Attend monthly meetings with the Operations Manager to ensure operational continuity of care and alignment with departmental goals 

• Participate in bi-monthly Leadership Team Meetings (L10) 

• Stay informed about changes in nursing and home health care practices, and share updates with the team 

• Promote home health referrals within the healthcare community 

• Collaborate with physicians and third-party administrators 

Requirements 

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of California


• Minimum of one year of documented supervisory experience


• Clean background check and drug screen


• Must be located in commutable distance to Santa Barbara, California, United States
  


• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory compliance requirements


• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a National League for Nursing-accredited program


• Three to five years of clinical experience, with at least one year in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility, preferred


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong computer skills


• Quick learner with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills


• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
  


• Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building abilities


• Reliable transportation and valid auto insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants based on race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.