RN Director of Nursing

Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center; Morningside (CT); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% retirement plan

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

National Health Care Associates’ Milford team seeks a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership for the nursing department and drive excellence in resident care. You will shape the culture and lead the nursing team toward innovative healthcare practices in a long-term care setting.

The role requires a valid RN license, an advanced degree or leadership certification preferred, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Valid state RN nursing license.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery.
• Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and chronically ill with the ability to work with both.
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance.
• Set high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care.

Skills

RN license

Strategic leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resident-centered care

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Education

Advanced nursing degree

Leadership certifications

Job description

A US News & World Report Best!

Location: 195 Platt Street, Milford, Connecticut, 06460

What You’ll Do:

As the Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic leadership to the nursing team, setting goals and objectives aligned with our mission. You will foster excellence and innovation in nursing care. Your leadership will shape the culture of our facility and drive the advancement of healthcare practice.

The Director of Nursing Services has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident and employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices
• Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance
• Set high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans Ensure compliance to regulatory standards
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care

If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Milford team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $160,000.00/Yr.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications of a Director of Nursing include:

• Valid state RN nursing license
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
• Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.