Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level and with the recognition and help you need. Come work for us and see how Brightstar Care of N. Sarasota/Manatee employees uphold A Higher Standard.

Job Description

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The DON will have overall responsibility for the quality, adequacy of services and supervision of staff.

The DON establishes, implements, and evaluates goals/objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality. We are looking to add an enthusiastic member to our independently owned and operated agency. Join the team and see why are are described as “caring, compassionate and cheerful.”

What We Offer (Benefits)

  • Paid time off
  • Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
  • Free Training
  • On call Bonus
  • Mobile shift access
  • Open Door Policy

Location Awards

  • Joint Commission Accredited location
  • 2022 HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
  • 2023 Best of HomeCare - Provider of Choice

Responsibilities

  • Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
  • Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.
  • Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
  • Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers agency policies and procedures.
  • Supervises, educates, and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff.
  • Plans and implements in-service and training programs.
  • Oversees the maintenance of client clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
  • Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
  • Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.

Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Florida
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration
  • Previous experience in nursing leadership or management, preferably in home health or similar setting
  • In-depth knowledge of home health regulations, accreditation standards and best practices
  • Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
  • Ability to manage and direct staff
  • Exceptional nursing assessment skills
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to build quality and implement improvements within the operation
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Vaid and current CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Experience using EMR and other healthcare software
  • Ability to travel daily, if needed including weekends

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.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationStaff supervisionInterpersonal skillsEMR softwareHIPAA complianceQuality improvementTraining and developmentCare planningClinical records management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care of North Sarasota a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $114k (middle half $100k–$130k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Florida326 active5,843 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 50% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Registered Nurse listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Administration listings93 in the last 30 days71 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
20%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Weekly pay with direct deposit
Free training
On-call bonus
Mobile shift access
Open door policy

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,210/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.