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Director of Nursing (DON), Skilled Nursing LTC

Location: Waterbury, CT (Greater Waterbury area)
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site

Lead the nursing team at an established skilled nursing facility in the Greater Waterbury area.

Our client is a well-regarded long-term care organization looking for a Director of Nursing to take full ownership of the nursing services department. You’ll report directly to the facility’s top administrator and set the standard for resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and nursing team culture.

Must-Haves

• Current, unencumbered Connecticut RN license
• Extensive DON, ADON, or nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility
• Strong working knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation and state and federal LTC regulations
• Experience leading through state surveys and writing plans of correction
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active CPR certification

Preferred

• BSN
• QAPI program leadership experience
• Nursing budget and staffing management experience

What You’ll Do

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the nursing services department
• Lead, schedule, recruit, and retain nursing staff, and build a culture of accountability and compassion
• Make regular clinical rounds covering care delivery, medication administration, treatments, and infection prevention
• Oversee resident assessments and person-centered care plans, and make sure changes in condition are caught and addressed quickly
• Partner with the medical director, physicians, rehab, social services, and the interdisciplinary team
• Lead nursing’s role in QAPI and track clinical quality measures
• Lead regulatory survey readiness and plans of correction
• Manage the nursing budget, staffing levels, and supply resources
• Keep staff credentials, competencies, and personnel records compliant
• Communicate with residents and families with professionalism and empathy

About the Organization

Our client is an established skilled nursing facility in Connecticut, known for resident-centered care and a stable leadership team.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee well-being and support resources

All offers depend on a background check, license verification, health and immunization clearance, and regulatory screening.

If you’re an experienced long-term care nursing leader, apply today to learn more.