Nursing Jobs in Andover, MA
$140,000 - $195,000 / year
Director of Care – Skilled Nursing Operations Location: Connecticut / Massachusetts Employment Type: Full-time Travel: Multi-site; regular travel across assigned facilities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Director of Care to provide clinical leadership and oversight across a portfolio of approximately 10 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts . This is a hands-on, multi-site clinical leadership position for a registered nurse (RN) or experienced nursing leader who understands skilled nursing operations and knows how to drive consistent standards of care across multiple facilities. The Director of Care will partner closely with facility leadership, Directors of Nursing, and regional operations to improve clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, quality, staffing practices, and resident care. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical oversight and leadership across multiple skilled nursing facilities. Partner with Directors of Nursing (DONs), Administrators, and facility leadership to establish and maintain high standards of resident care. Conduct regular facility visits, clinical assessments, and operational reviews. Monitor key clinical metrics, including quality measures, rehospitalizations, falls, infections, wounds, medication management, and other resident outcomes . Identify clinical risks and develop actionable plans to address performance gaps. Support facilities with state surveys, CMS requirements, regulatory compliance, and plans of correction . Evaluate nursing practices, documentation, care planning, and clinical processes. Coach and mentor DONs and nursing leadership to strengthen clinical performance and accountability. Promote consistent policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization. Collaborate with operations and facility leadership on staffing, retention, education, and clinical workforce development . Assist with implementation of quality improvement initiatives and QAPI programs. Analyze clinical data and trends and translate findings into practical improvement plans. Serve as a clinical resource for facilities experiencing complex resident care or operational challenges. Help develop and implement standardized clinical programs across the organization. Travel regularly between facilities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts . Qualifications Current RN license in good standing; multi-state licensure is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Nursing ( BSN ) preferred. Significant clinical leadership experience in skilled nursing / long-term care . Proven experience overseeing multiple SNFs or nursing facilities . Prior experience as a Director of Nursing (DON), Regional Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, Regional Nurse, or similar leadership role strongly preferred. Strong understanding of CMS, state regulatory requirements, survey readiness, and skilled nursing clinical standards . Demonstrated experience improving clinical outcomes and holding facility leadership accountable. Strong knowledge of QAPI, MDS, care planning, infection prevention, quality measures, and risk management . Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working independently and traveling between facilities on a regular basis. Strong ability to build relationships while maintaining high clinical and operational standards. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a clinical nurse leader—not simply a corporate administrator —who has successfully led nursing operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities. You should be comfortable walking into a facility, quickly understanding its clinical challenges, working alongside the DON and Administrator, and developing a practical plan to improve care and outcomes. Experience managing or supporting multiple SNFs across a geographic region is highly preferred . Why Join Us Regional leadership role with meaningful influence across multiple facilities. Opportunity to shape clinical standards and quality across an established SNF organization. Collaborative partnership with facility and operational leadership. Significant opportunity to improve resident outcomes and develop nursing leaders. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Keywords: Director of Nursing, DON, Regional Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse, Clinical Director, Director of Care, Skilled Nursing, SNF, Long-Term Care, Nursing Home, RN, BSN, Multi-Site Nursing, Multi-Facility, Clinical Operations, Quality Improvement, QAPI, CMS, MDS, Survey Readiness, Infection Prevention, Healthcare Operations. 
$88,000 - $105,000 / year
At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Registered Nurse – Home Health Full Time Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Provide personalized care. Build meaningful relationships. Help patients thrive at home. At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients live. Every day, our teams provide high-quality, personalized care to more than 60,000 patients in the place they call home. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Registered Nurse to join our collaborative clinical team. In this role, you will provide individualized nursing care, manage a dedicated caseload, and help patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain their independence at home. Home health nursing gives you the opportunity to slow down, focus on one patient at a time, and make clinical decisions based on what each patient truly needs—all while having the autonomy to manage your day with the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team. Why Join Elara Caring? One-on-one patient care Autonomy and flexibility in managing your schedule Supportive and collaborative clinical team Competitive compensation (pay is based off experience and education with a range $88-105K) Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing clinical support Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees Continuing education opportunities for all employees Family and pet bereavement leave Pet insurance Opportunities for professional growth and advancement What You’ll Do As a Home Health Registered Nurse , you will take primary responsibility for coordinating and managing an assigned patient caseload. Your responsibilities will include: Completing comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments in patients’ homes Evaluating each patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, and safety needs Developing, implementing, coordinating, and updating individualized Plans of Care Providing skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders, agency standards, and applicable regulations Monitoring patients’ conditions, progress, medications, symptoms, and response to treatment Performing follow-up visits based on each patient’s clinical needs and Plan of Care Educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, treatments, disease management, self-care techniques, and signs that require clinical attention Coordinating care with physicians, therapists, social workers, home health aides, facilities, and other members of the interdisciplinary team Communicating significant findings, changes in condition, safety concerns, or environmental risks promptly to the appropriate clinical personnel Revising the Plan of Care when patient needs change and obtaining updated physician orders as required Helping patients and caregivers access appropriate clinical, family, and community resources Taking proactive steps to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department visits Maintaining timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation Protecting patient and employee privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements Participating in quality-improvement, safety, and patient-outcome initiatives Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned What You’ll Need Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state At least one year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Previous home health or hospice experience preferred Homecare Homebase experience preferred Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and care-coordination skills Ability to manage an assigned caseload and work independently in the field Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and an interdisciplinary clinical team Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance in accordance with state requirements Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned branch coverage area Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs. If you are ready to bring your nursing skills into a setting where you can focus on one patient at a time and see the real-life impact of your care, we would love to connect with you. Apply today and help us deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place. Equal Employment Opportunity : We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com. Pay & Benefit Information : Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. 
