Director of Nursing

Parker Staffing Services, LLC; North Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in North Stonington, CT, is seeking a Director of Nursing to manage nursing operations and ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include overseeing staff development, regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate has strong clinical expertise and leadership skills. A current RN license is required, with a preference for an MSN and experience in substance abuse treatment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One-year experience with substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Three years supervisory and management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee competent nursing care delivery.
• Manage and develop nursing staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through audits.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Collaborative leadership

Regulatory compliance

Patient care excellence

Effective communication

Education

Current State of Connecticut RN license

MSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Director of Nursing Needed for a Behavioral Healthcare Organization in Stonington, CT

Job ID: 25088 
Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 Per Year
Location: Onsite in North Stonington, CT
Employment Type: Direct Hire

A behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services, integrated medical, psychological and traditional self-help approaches to addiction treatment is seeking a Director of Nursing.

The Director of Nursing oversees all nursing operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. This role manages and develops nursing staff, leads infection prevention and medication management efforts, and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and outcomes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong clinical expertise and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of safe, competent, and compliant nursing care while ensuring standards are consistently met.
• Lead, supervise, and develop nursing staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical leadership to coordinate patient care and treatment planning.
• Manage infection prevention and control programs, including policy development, staff education, reporting, and compliance with CDC/OSHA guidelines.
• Administer medication management processes and serve as liaison with pharmacy and laboratory vendors.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance through policy updates, incident review, audits, and reporting.
• Develop and implement orientation, training, and continuing education programs for nursing staff.
• Monitor and analyze nursing and infection control data to drive quality improvement and patient safety.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across departments, committees, and external partners.
• Support financial oversight through payroll review, staffing management, and resource allocation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a current State of Connecticut RN license; MSN preferred.
• One-year experience with substance abuse treatment population preferred; three years supervisory experience and administrative/management experience required.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and functions involved in the provision of adult detoxification treatment and residential treatment services.
• Ability to interpret and implement State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and Department of Mental & Addiction Services (DMHAS) regulations regarding substance abuse and treatment and mental health treatment, as well as The Joint Commission and TRICARE standards.
• Ability to interpret and implement ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
• Professional integrity and leadership skills in interactions with all members of the treatment system.
• Capable of implementing appropriate and innovative practices in dealing with the client population and all team members.
• Ability to present information in an articulate, resourceful fashion to all team members through appropriate communication skills.

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.