Director of Nursing
SNF Healthcare
Westport, CT
- Eligibility
- RNExecutive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
- Unit
- Rehab
Posted Jun 27
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
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About this role
***director of nursing***
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced RN Director of Nursing to join our leadership team at our Hamden-based skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The Director of Nursing candidate should be a dynamic clinical leader who is dedicated to delivering exceptional resident care, supporting a positive workplace culture, and fostering strong relationships with staff, residents, and families.
In this role, the Director of Nursing DON will oversee all nursing operations, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and guide our nursing team with a hands-on, supportive approach. We are looking for a Director of Nursing DNS who leads with empathy, communicates with clarity, and takes pride in building a warm, resident-centered environment. The Director of Nursing DNS will be committed to quality improvement, staff development, and creating a unit culture where teamwork and respect thrive.
If you are a passionate nursing professional who enjoys mentoring others, strengthening clinical excellence, and making a meaningful daily impact on residents’ lives, we would love to meet you.
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Requirements
- RN
- Nursing policy compliance
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Nursing department supervision
- Skilled nursing facility
- RN License
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- Quality of care (regulatory compliance area)
- Nursing team management
- Clinical skill development
Place
- City
- Westport, CT
- State price level
- 4% above the national average
Connecticut index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
Westport is a coastal Fairfield County town on Long Island Sound, about an hour from Manhattan by train. Tree-lined residential streets, a compact downtown near the Saugatuck River, and shoreline parks like Compo Beach give it a relaxed New England feel while keeping New York within commuting distance.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
