Director of Nursing
About the role
Dharma Home Care is a boutique private duty home care agency focused on helping older adults age at home with dignity, safety, and human connection. We are seeking a compassionate and community-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about geriatric care and enjoys mentoring caregivers, supporting families, and educating the community.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client assessments and reassessments
- Develop and oversee plans of care
- Perform supervisory visits and clinical documentation
- Provide guidance during changes in condition or care concerns
- Conduct CHHA competency evaluations
- Lead the clinical portion of caregiver orientation
- Support and mentor caregivers in the field
- Participate in lunch-and-learns, wellness talks, and community events
- Help educate families and referral partners on aging, dementia care, fall prevention, and aging in place
Requirements
- Active NJ RN license in good standing
- Experience in home care, geriatrics, hospice, rehabilitation, or case management preferred
- Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and relationship-oriented
- Reliable transportation for local travel
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
Skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of geriatric care and home health practices
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Pay
This role combines a small monthly retainer with hourly clinical compensation.
- $250/month Director of Nursing retainer
- $65/hour for clinical work performed, including:
- Client assessments
- Supervisory visits
- CHHA competency evaluations
- Orientation and training
- Community presentations
- Clinical oversight activities
Schedule
Expected workload is approximately up to 30 hours per month initially, with potential for growth as the agency expands.
Why Join Dharma Home Care?
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Meaningful, relationship-centered work
- Opportunity to help shape a growing agency
- Supportive and mission-driven culture
- Ability to make a real impact on how older adults experience aging at home
Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)