Nursing Director: Lead Team & Elevate Resident Care

AVON HEALTH CENTER; West Avon (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer-m7

EAP for employee and family

Job summary

Avon Health Center in Avon, CT, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) to lead our 120-bed skilled nursing facility and drive excellence in resident care. This 40-hour, salary-exempt role includes on-call responsibilities and a compensation range of $130k–$150k DOE.

The DNS will oversee nursing operations, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with administration to uphold a culture of quality and accountability. Equal opportunity employer with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Long-term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience a must.
• Minimum one year of nursing administration/leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support our nursing team.
• Oversee clinical care and nursing operations.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and nursing coverage.
• Make regular rounds and stay connected with residents and staff.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality measures.
• Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement efforts.
• Oversee nursing policies, procedures and standards of practice.
• Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally.
• Partner closely with Administration, Infection Control, Staff Development and other department leaders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop effective plans of correction.
• Promote a positive culture of quality, accountability, teamwork and respect.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Staff development

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Avon Health Center in Avon, CT, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) to lead our 120-bed skilled nursing facility and drive excellence in resident care. This 40-hour, salary-exempt role includes on-call responsibilities and a compensation range of $130k–$150k DOE.

The DNS will oversee nursing operations, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with administration to uphold a culture of quality and accountability. Equal opportunity employer with robust benefits.