Director Of Nursing(DON) Needed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
About the Role
FELIHEAL HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and elevate our clinical operations in Chester, NJ. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional ready to make a meaningful impact in home healthcare. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all clinical nursing operations and home healthcare staff
- Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, aides, and clinical team members
- Conduct patient assessments and ensure individualized care plans are developed and followed
- Monitor and maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards for home health agencies
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Lead quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Manage clinical documentation, reporting, and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey
- Minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Prior experience in home healthcare, hospice, or community health preferred
- Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and home health compliance standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with clinical documentation systems and electronic health records (EHR)
- BSN required; MSN or advanced degree preferred
- Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to patient-centered care
About Us
FELIHEAL HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES is a dedicated home health agency serving the Chester, NJ community with a mission to provide exceptional, personalized care to patients in their homes. Our clients trust us for our reliability, compassion, and commitment to improving quality of life. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our clinical team feels valued and empowered to do their best work.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Home Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in New Jersey | 120 active | 5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 56% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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