Director of Nursing

SNF Healthcare

Westport, Connecticut

You'll oversee all nursing operations, keep the center within regulatory standards, and guide the nursing team hands-on.

Eligibility: Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Jun 27

Unit and setting: Skilled nursing and rehab center in Hamden at our Hamden-based skilled nursing and rehabilitation center
License: RN license compassionate and experienced RN Director of Nursing
Term: Permanent

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License: RN license compassionate and experienced RN Director of Nursing

Posted pay in Connecticut

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Day to day: Running all nursing operations will oversee all nursing operations
Day to day: Quality improvement and staff development committed to quality improvement, staff development, and creating a unit culture where teamwork and respect thrive

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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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In Westport, CT

Westport, CT

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Life in Westport, CT

NeighborhoodsWestport offers distinct enclaves ranging from coastal hubs to wooded retreats. Saugatuck serves as the primary commuter district with apartments and riverfront dining within walking distance of the rail station, while Compo Beach features classic seaside cottages alongside modern custom builds. Greens Farms delivers historic coastal character with its own train platform and views over Long Island Sound. Inland, Old Hill is defined by historic homes, leafy roads, and stone walls close to downtown, whereas Coleytown on the northern border near Weston is known for classic colonials on generous lots. Because Westport is heavily owner-occupied and high-end, many working professionals also look to neighboring Norwalk or Fairfield for broader apartment options.

Westport offers distinct enclaves ranging from coastal hubs to wooded retreats. Saugatuck serves as the primary commuter district with apartments and riverfront dining within walking distance of the rail station, while Compo Beach features classic seaside cottages alongside modern custom builds.

Greens Farms delivers historic coastal character with its own train platform and views over Long Island Sound. Inland, Old Hill is defined by historic homes, leafy roads, and stone walls close to downtown, whereas Coleytown on the northern border near Weston is known for classic colonials on generous lots.

Because Westport is heavily owner-occupied and high-end, many working professionals also look to neighboring Norwalk or Fairfield for broader apartment options.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: pamela-cornfield.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: judymichaelis.com Source 4: quora.com

Getting aroundHighway transit through Westport relies on Interstate 95 along the coast and the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to the north, both of which experience heavy rush-hour slowdowns and commuter congestion across Fairfield County. For rail commuting, the town is uniquely served by two Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line stops—Westport (Saugatuck) and Green's Farms—providing regional access to Stamford and express runs into Grand Central Terminal in roughly 50 to 75 minutes. Parking at both station lots is regulated by the town through annual permits and daily fees, with electric vehicle charging stations available on site. Shift workers driving to area hospitals like Norwalk Hospital or Bridgeport Hospital face peak-period delays along Route 1 and regional freeways.

Highway transit through Westport relies on Interstate 95 along the coast and the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to the north, both of which experience heavy rush-hour slowdowns and commuter congestion across Fairfield County. For rail commuting, the town is uniquely served by two Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line stops—Westport (Saugatuck) and Green's Farms—providing regional access to Stamford and express runs into Grand Central Terminal in roughly 50 to 75 minutes.

Parking at both station lots is regulated by the town through annual permits and daily fees, with electric vehicle charging stations available on site. Shift workers driving to area hospitals like Norwalk Hospital or Bridgeport Hospital face peak-period delays along Route 1 and regional freeways.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: pamela-cornfield.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around Long Island Sound, beaches, and the Saugatuck River. Compo Beach is the town's premier shoreline destination for swimming, morning walks, paddle boarding, and watching sunsets, complemented nearby by Sherwood Island State Park. Longshore Club Park operates as a municipal hub for golf, tennis, sailing, and winter ice skating, while inland areas like the Newman Poses Preserve provide wooded trails for jogging, hiking, and dog walking.

Outdoor life revolves around Long Island Sound, beaches, and the Saugatuck River. Compo Beach is the town's premier shoreline destination for swimming, morning walks, paddle boarding, and watching sunsets, complemented nearby by Sherwood Island State Park.

Longshore Club Park operates as a municipal hub for golf, tennis, sailing, and winter ice skating, while inland areas like the Newman Poses Preserve provide wooded trails for jogging, hiking, and dog walking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: judymichaelis.com Source 3: discoverwestportct.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Westport pairs classic coastal New England scenery with a rich cultural history and refined suburban living on the Long Island Sound. Healthcare workers relocating to the area will find an active waterside community centered around Compo Beach, scenic paddles on the Saugatuck River, and cultural evenings at the historic Westport Country Playhouse or MoCA CT. Neighborhoods range from transit-oriented Saugatuck, where apartments sit within walking distance of the Metro-North station and riverfront dining, to the stone walls and wooded seclusion of Old Hill and Coleytown. However, the town poses definite lifestyle tradeoffs: residential inventory is predominantly high-end single-family housing, local rentals are scarce, and highway travel along Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway suffers from severe rush-hour traffic. For nurses working at regional medical centers across Fairfield County, starting a home search in neighboring Norwalk or Fairfield provides practical rental flexibility while keeping Westport's pristine shoreline, farm stands, and vibrant downtown just minutes away.

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As of 2026Source 1: pamela-cornfield.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: judymichaelis.com Source 4: greatgullisland.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: quora.com

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