Pays $55-$60/hrRegistered Nurse market median is ~$126k (7 jobs)

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Senior Helpers of Woodbridge
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

Director of Nursing (DON) - Per Diem / Part-Time

Registered NursePer Diem
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem Director of Nursing for home care. Flexible schedule, $55-$60/hr plus per-visit rates. Woodbridge Township, NJ.

Join Senior Helpers of Woodbridge as a Director of Nursing (DON) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $55 - $60/hr.
  • Competitive hourly and per-visit compensation
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunity to serve as Director of Nursing for a new local office
  • Supportive, locally owned office backed by national brand

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Senior Helpers of Woodbridge as a Director of Nursing (DON) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing will conduct initial nursing assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and perform in-home supervisory visits for clients. They will also provide clinical guidance to home health aides and ensure all services comply with New Jersey home care regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Prior experience in home health, geriatric, or supervisory nursing is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Nursing assessmentCare planningClinical supervisionDocumentationGeriatric careHome healthCommunicationInterpersonal skillsLeadershipRegulatory complianceCPRBLS

Home Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 25% have no call, 45% 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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 7 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Senior Helpers of Woodbridge

Home Health Care Services
Towson, Maryland
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per Diem schedule
Competitive hourly and per-visit compensation
Mileage reimbursement
Opportunity to serve as Director of Nursing for a new local office
Supportive, locally owned office backed by national brand