Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and forward-thinking Director of Nursing to lead our clinical care team and help shape the future of in-home care in our community. As a Director of Nursing at SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg/Williamsburg, you will have the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise and leadership skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients, their families, and our caregivers every day.

About the Role:

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing all clinical and care management operations for our home care agency. This position ensures that our care is safe, high-quality, compliant, and aligned with SYNERGY HomeCare's mission to provide personalized, person-centered support that helps clients remain independent at home.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership, direction, and oversight for all client care services

• Conduct and/or oversee client assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate, timely documentation

• Supervise, mentor, and support our team of nurses aides and caregivers, fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Monitor quality of care, conduct chart reviews, and implement quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and professional standards

• Serve as a key clinical resource and liaison for clients, families, physicians, referral partners, and internal staff

• Participate in on-call rotation and support clinical problem-solving as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Current, active RN license in good standing in the state of practice

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; advanced education or certifications a plus

• 3–5+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in home care, home health, hospice, or related community-based setting

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience (e.g., charge nurse, nurse manager, DON, clinical supervisor)

• Strong knowledge of care planning, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements for home-based care

• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing clinical teams

• Genuine commitment to person-centered, compassionate care and to serving older adults and individuals with chronic or complex needs

What Synergy HomeCare Offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Benefits package (includes health, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement plan)

• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative work environment with an experienced operations and care management team

• The opportunity to shape clinical best practices and influence how care is delivered across our organization

• A mission-driven culture focused on dignity, respect, and helping clients live their best lives at home

Join Our Team:

If you are a nurse leader who wants to bring both clinical excellence and compassion to a growing home care organization, we want to hear from you. Join SYNERGY HomeCare and help lead a team that's making home the best place to be. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!