Director of Nursing - Skilled Nursing LTC Leader

Ilocatum; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee well-being resources

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) for a skilled nursing facility in Waterbury, CT. This full-time, on-site role reports to the facility administrator and leads the nursing services department to ensure resident-centered care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will oversee staffing, clinical rounds, assessments, and care plans, partnering with the medical director and interdisciplinary team to drive quality and readiness for surveys.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Connecticut RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active CPR certification.
• Extensive DON/ADON or nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or LTC facility.
• Strong knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation and LTC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the nursing services department.
• Lead, schedule, recruit, and retain nursing staff and foster accountability and compassion.
• Perform regular clinical rounds for care delivery, meds, treatments, and infection control.
• Oversee resident assessments and care plans and address changes in condition.
• Collaborate with medical director, physicians, rehab, social services, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead QAPI and track clinical quality measures.
• Ensure survey readiness and plans of correction.
• Manage nursing budget, staffing, and supplies.
• Maintain staff credentials and records.
• Communicate with residents and families professionally.

Skills

Nursing leadership

CMS regulations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

State surveys experience

Communication with residents

Education

CT RN license

Nursing degree (accredited)

Job description

Ilocatum is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) for a skilled nursing facility in Waterbury, CT. This full-time, on-site role reports to the facility administrator and leads the nursing services department to ensure resident-centered care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will oversee staffing, clinical rounds, assessments, and care plans, partnering with the medical director and interdisciplinary team to drive quality and readiness for surveys.