RN Leader & Mentor - Assistant Director of Nursing

Ascentria Care Alliance; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Mission-driven nonprofit organization

Professional development andLeadership

Supportive leadership team

Clear advancement pathway

Job summary

Lutheran Home of Southbury, part of Ascentria Care Alliance, seeks an experienced RN to join the leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing. This role partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations and drive exceptional resident care in a nonprofit setting.

You will mentor staff, support admissions, and lead quality initiatives, with opportunities for advancement to Director of Nursing and regional leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN license required.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care required.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of CMS regulations and nursing standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical leadership and operational support to the nursing department.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing to ensure outstanding resident care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Serve as the nursing leader in the Director of Nursing's absence.
• Mentor, coach, and develop nurses and nursing assistants through orientation, education, and ongoing support.
• Assist with admissions, resident assessments, and care planning.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Promote survey readiness and ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards.
• Monitor documentation, clinical practices, and quality indicators.
• Coordinate staff education, competency validation, and mandatory training.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and resident-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Connecticut RN License

Job description

Lutheran Home of Southbury, part of Ascentria Care Alliance, seeks an experienced RN to join the leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing. This role partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee daily operations and drive exceptional resident care in a nonprofit setting.

You will mentor staff, support admissions, and lead quality initiatives, with opportunities for advancement to Director of Nursing and regional leadership roles.