Director Of Nursing
Listed compensation
starting at $120,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
BrightStar Care of Schaumburg is seeking an accomplished and visionary Director of Nursing RN to lead Clinical Operations and drive the continued growth of our high-performing Home Care Agency.
Serving Schaumburg, Park Ridge and Kane County, we are looking for a strategic and compassionate leader dedicated to elevating clinical standards, optimizing clinical efficiency, and empowering our care teams to deliver exceptional service.
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of our organization and make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we proudly serve.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Innovator: Expand and strengthen our Skilled Nursing and Home Care services to reach more families and healthcare staffing partners delivering exceptional care while driving business growth and clinical excellence.
- Empowered Leadership: Lead with autonomy and make impactful decisions, while being fully supported by a seasoned and engaged leadership team.
- Purpose-Driven Impact: Ensure every strategy, decision, and action enhances care quality, upholds our commitment to clinical excellence and reflects the core values that define BrightStar Care.
- Market Leader: Drive growth and expand BrightStar Care’s presence across Schaumburg, Park Ridge, and Kane County, establishing us as the preferred choice for families and healthcare staffing partners seeking exceptional Home Nursing and Caregiving Services.
What You’ll Do
Clinical Leadership & Oversight
- Lead and oversee all aspects of clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, quality, and compassionate care.
- Directly manage our RN Case Manager (s) to effectively balance caseloads and maximize productivity.
- Supervise, mentor, and support clinicians and unlicensed field staff to ensure safe, evidence-based, and high-quality service delivery.
- Provide expert guidance to clients, families, and staff on clinical and health-related needs
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to State, Federal, Brand, and Joint Commission standards.
- Initiate continuous quality improvement projects to enhance outcomes, elevate client experiences, and reinforce excellence in care delivery.
Strategic Leadership & Operations
- Partner with ownership and leadership team to define and execute strategic goals, driving clinical excellence.
- Collaborate with Sales, HR, and Operations team to ensure seamless onboarding, scheduling and staffing of clinical staff and clients, aligning every step with BrightStar Care’s core values, mission and standards of excellence.
- Leverage data and feedback to drive performance, optimize client experience, and strengthen team engagement.
- Maintain and uphold current policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Joint Commission standards, including chart audits and other quality assurance measures.
Clinical Case Management
- Maintain a modest and strategic caseload to ensure continued visibility, active engagement, and mentorship within the clinical team.
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing client assessments, develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans for both skilled and non-skilled cases.
- Provide hands-on clinical care/support as needed, including wound care, IV therapy, medication management, and occasional field coverage.
- Participate in the on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for clients and clinical staff, promoting continuity of care.
What We’re Looking For
- Active RN license in the State of Illinois
- BSN strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years in management or supervisory roles (home care, home health, geriatric experience Infusion strongly preferred)
- Proven ability to lead teams, oversee clinical operations, and ensure compliance with clinical regulatory standards
- A collaborative, results-driven nurse leader who thrives on mentorship, innovation, growth and delivering outstanding care
- Demonstrate a true passion for senior care, leading by example with BrightStar’s Core Values, while striving for excellence and delivering exceptional care to every client.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at $120,000
- Weekly pay
- Gas and cell phone allowance provided
- Health insurance package including medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(K) retirement savings plan
- Paid Time off (PTO)
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will lead clinical operations, manage clinical staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards. They will also maintain a strategic caseload, conduct client assessments, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active RN license in Illinois with at least 5 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role. A BSN is strongly preferred, along with a proven track record in home health or geriatric care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ 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, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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