Director of Nursing - Skilled Nursing LTC

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 licenseExtensive DON, ADON, or nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facilityStrong working knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation and state and federal LTC regulationsExperience leading through state surveys and writing plans of correctionGraduate of an accredited school of nursingActive CPR certification Preferred BSNQAPI program leadership experienceNursing budget and staffing management experience What You’ll Do Direct the day-to-day operations of the nursing services departmentLead, schedule, recruit, and retain nursing staff, and build a culture of accountability and compassionMake regular clinical rounds covering care delivery, medication administration, treatments, and infection preventionOversee resident assessments and person-centered care plans, and make sure changes in condition are caught and addressed quicklyPartner with the medical director, physicians, rehab, social services, and the interdisciplinary teamLead nursing’s role in QAPI and track clinical quality measuresLead regulatory survey readiness and plans of correctionManage the nursing budget, staffing levels, and supply resourcesKeep staff credentials, competencies, and personnel records compliantCommunicate 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 insurance403(b) retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and paid holidaysTuition reimbursementEmployee 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.