Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

National Health Care Associates; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing healthcare organization is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to contribute to enhancing care standards and resident well-being at their Ridgefield center. This role involves managing daily clinical operations and collaborating closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure high-quality care. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical leadership skills and a commitment to resident-centered healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health insurance and retirement benefits

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Support for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license required.
• Experience in nursing leadership preferred.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing and quality assurance.
• Lead and mentor a team of nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate implementation of care delivery models.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Compassionate Care

Education

Valid state RN nursing license

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Laurel Ridge, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

What You'll Do

As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing to set and achieve clinical program objectives aligned with our mission. Your leadership will contribute to the enhancement of our care standards, resident well-being and the culture of our facility.

The Assistant Director of Nursing facilitates the implementation of the care delivery model and is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the center including compliance, coordination of care and ensuring patient and family satisfaction. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director assumes all responsibilities and duties of the Director position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals
• Support the development and implementation of care plans and protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care
• Serve as operational liaison between the nursing units and the
• Director of Nursing Ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents
• Participate in quality assurance monitoring and ensure compliance to regulatory standards
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care
  
  

If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Laurel Ridge family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

Qualifications of an Assistant Director of Nursing include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
• Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Experience in a nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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