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Actual Homecare
Totowa, New Jersey

Director of Nursing (DON) – Interim to Permanent Opportunity

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesPart-Time

Listed compensation

$85K - $100K

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company: Actual HomeCare, LLC

Location: 999 Riverview Drive, STE 201 (2nd Floor), Totowa, NJ 07512

Job Type: Interim/Part-Time DON, 20–30 hours/week to start, with potential transition to full-time hybrid employment based on agency needs and mutual fit. 

Compensation: $85,000–$100,000 annually if full-time, prorated during the interim part-time period, depending on experience and schedule. Benefits may include NJ earned sick leave, paid time off, gas reimbursement when applicable, flexible scheduling, and other benefits according to company policy. 

Why Join Actual Homecare?

Are you a clinical leader looking for the perfect balance of flexibility today and stability tomorrow? Actual HomeCare is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to guide our clinical team through an exciting transitional period.

This role is uniquely designed for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact. You will step into a highly supportive environment, working hand-in-hand with executive leadership. If you are passionate about high-quality client care and want to lead a mission-driven team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

As the Director of Nursing, you will oversee all clinical functions, ensuring the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance. Your day-to-day will include:

* Clinical Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and provide professional development opportunities for our nursing staff and caregivers.

* Compliance & Quality: Develop, implement, and monitor clinical policies in line with federal, state, and local regulations. Support CHAP survey readiness and documentation (with consultation support provided).

* Client Care Management: Conduct initial client assessments and re-assessments; ensure all care plans are accurate, comprehensive, and up to date.

* Team Building: Handle interviewing, training, and performance evaluations for caregiving staff.

* Collaboration: Work closely with the executive team and maintain open communication with families to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.

* Safety First: Oversee quality assurance, infection control, and client safety initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

* Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of New Jersey.

* Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience (home care experience is required).

* Regulation Knowledge: Strong understanding of home care regulations, compliance, and clinical best practices.

* CHAP Familiarity: CHAP experience is a plus.

* Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

* Hard Skills: Knowledge of SwyftOps CRM, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or similar systems, is a plus 

* Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours/weekends as needed, and a willingness to travel up to one hour for client visits.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your clinical expertise and compassionate leadership to a team that values your balance, apply today by submitting your resume, and a brief note about your home care leadership experience is welcome. 

EEOC Statement

Actual HomeCare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in New Jersey with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in home care. Proficiency in home care regulations and familiarity with CHAP standards is highly desired.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionPerformance EvaluationPatient AssessmentCare PlanningOrganizational Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing (DON) – Interim to Permanent Opportunity at Actual Homecare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,274 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Home Care — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 50% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Registered Nurse roles

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Totowa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$631k
Median resident rent
$2,072/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Actual Homecare

Home Health Care Services
Totowa, NJ

Benefits & Perks

NJ earned sick leave
Paid time off
Gas reimbursement when applicable
Flexible scheduling