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Wilton Meadows Health Care Center

Director of Nursing

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A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$141,208 / year median in Connecticut

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing department. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus We are looking for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident care, staff development, quality improvement, and building a positive nursing culture. Why Join Wilton Meadows? $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Competitive compensation Medical & Dental Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) Company-Paid Life Insurance Premium Holiday Pay Paid Holidays Convenient Wilton, CT location just off the Merritt Parkway Opportunity to lead nursing services in a 148-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center Collaborative, growth-focused work environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents, families, and staff About the Director of Nursing Position As the Director of Nursing , you will provide leadership and oversight of the nursing department while ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. You will work closely with facility leadership, physicians, residents, families, and nursing staff to maintain strong clinical outcomes and a culture of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading, mentoring, and developing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and nursing leadership Building and maintaining effective staffing strategies Overseeing daily nursing operations and clinical care Monitoring quality measures and clinical outcomes Driving continuous improvement in resident care and nursing regulations Preparing for and responding to regulatory surveys and deficiencies Overseeing admissions, assessments, care delivery, documentation, and nursing procedures Working with Physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary leadership Developing department goals and implementing strategies to achieve them Managing nursing resources and departmental expenditures Creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism and compassion. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse and experienced nursing leader who understands the unique clinical and operational demands of skilled nursing.
Qualifications include:
Current Connecticut RN license Strong clinical and nursing leadership experience Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation setting Strong knowledge of nursing regulations, quality standards and best practices excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills DON experience is strongly preferred. However, experienced ADONS, Nurse Managers, Assistant Directors are encouraged to apply!! If you are an experienced nursing leader who wants to make a real difference in the lives of residents while helping develop a strong nursing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for the Director of Nursing position and learn more about joining the Wilton Meadows team. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus — Don't Miss This Opportunity!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Wilton, CT 06897 (Required)
Work Location:
In person