Director of Nursing - Skilled Nursing LTC

Ilocatum; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee well-being and support

Job summary

Ilocatum seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) for a skilled nursing facility in the Greater Waterbury area. You will own the nursing services department, set standards for resident-centered care, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead the nursing team, oversee patient assessments, and collaborate with physicians and other care professionals to maintain high-quality care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Connecticut RN license (unencumbered) required.
• DON/ADON or nursing leadership experience in SNF/LTC.
• Knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation and state/federal LTC regs.
• Experience leading through state surveys and writing plans of correction.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 address changes in condition promptly.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

CMS/regulatory knowledge

Regulatory surveys experience

Plan of correction writing

CPR certification

Education

RN license in CT

BSN (preferred)

Job description

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 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

Preferred

• BSN
• QAPI program leadership experience
• Nursing budget and staffing management experience

What You’ll Do

• 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

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 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.