SIGN ON BONUS: Up to $5000
Delivering A Higher Standard of Care Starts With You
Are you a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking to advance your leadership career in home health care? At BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / RN Case Manager who is passionate about delivering A Higher Standard of Care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients throughout our community.
About the Role
As an ADON / RN Case Manager, you will support clinical operations while managing a caseload of skilled nursing clients in their homes. This hybrid role blends hands-on clinical care, case management, and leadership responsibilities. You will serve as a clinical resource for field staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, and help uphold our standards of excellence within the nursing department.
This position is ideal for a nurse who values autonomy, professional growth, leadership development, and the opportunity to build long-term, trusting relationships with both patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Case Management
- Provide skilled, compassionate nursing care in accordance with physician orders and individualized patient plans.
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Conduct in-home assessments and develop personalized care goals.
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Serve as the primary Case Manager for assigned clients, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care.
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Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and home care best practices.
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Document all care accurately and efficiently using our EMR system.
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Maintain clinical records that meet state, federal, and BrightStar Care standards.
Leadership & ADON Support
- Assist the Director of Nursing with clinical oversight and quality assurance initiatives.
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Support supervision, coaching, and development of field staff.
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Participate in chart reviews, competency evaluations, onboarding, and ongoing training.
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Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
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Provide support during on-call rotations as needed.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana.
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Minimum of 1 year of professional nursing experience.
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Home health and Medicare experience strongly preferred.
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Experience in a leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory role is a plus.
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Strong critical thinking, organization, and time-management skills.
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Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple priorities.
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Reliable transportation, active driver’s license, and auto insurance.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Salaried position: $70,000 – $85,000 annually (based on experience).
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Weekly pay with direct deposit.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Term Life, Whole Life
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PTO and Holiday Pay
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Mileage reimbursement
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Tuition reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program
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Referral and recognition programs
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Flexible scheduling
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Family-oriented, supportive work culture
Why BrightStar Care
- Opportunities for advancement into ADON, DON, or Clinical Manager roles.
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Supportive, collaborative leadership that values your voice and contributions.
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Streamlined documentation with electronic charting systems.
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A mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters.
Our Core Values: The BrightStar Care Difference
- Be Open and Positive – Communicate with transparency and optimism
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Serve with Passion – Bring compassion, energy, and purpose to every interaction
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Do the Right Thing – Lead with integrity, honesty, and respect
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Do What You Say – Follow through consistently and reliably
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Make it Great – Strive for excellence in everything we do
These values guide our culture and reinforce our mission to deliver A Higher Standard of Care every day.
If you’re ready to elevate your career, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact in your community, apply today to join the BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne team!
