Nursing Leadership Fellow: 90-Day Path to DNS

Apple Rehab; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Rehab Rocky Hill is seeking a Director of Nursing in Training (DNS-IT) to join our nursing leadership team. This unique program provides an RN leader with a structured 90-day pathway to becoming a Director of Nursing Services.

During the 90 days, you will train with experienced nursing leadership and corporate clinical teams while gradually assuming more clinical operations responsibility and preparing for the DNS role.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care strongly preferred.
• Experience as an ADNS, Nurse Manager, Unit Manager, RN Supervisor, Staff Development/Infection Prevention nurse, or similar nursing leadership position encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the nursing department and clinical team.
• Participate in daily clinical operations and interdisciplinary clinical meetings.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support nursing staffing, scheduling, retention, and staff development.
• Coach and develop nursing supervisors, licensed nurses, and CNAs.
• Participate in QAPI and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing regulatory and survey readiness.
• Participate in incident investigations, clinical follow-up, and corrective action.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, providers, staff, and facility leadership.
• Progressively assume the responsibilities necessary to independently lead the nursing department.

Job description

Apple Rehab Rocky Hill is seeking a Director of Nursing in Training (DNS-IT) to join our nursing leadership team. This unique program provides an RN leader with a structured 90-day pathway to becoming a Director of Nursing Services.

During the 90 days, you will train with experienced nursing leadership and corporate clinical teams while gradually assuming more clinical operations responsibility and preparing for the DNS role.