Director of Nursing – Skilled Nursing LTC
Job in
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06720, USA
Listed on 2026-10-31
Listing for:
Ilocatum
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- BSN
- QAPI program leadership experience
- Nursing budget and staffing management experience
- 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
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.
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