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Director of Nursing - Skilled Nursing LTC

iLocatum
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
Director of Nursing (DON), Skilled Nursing LTC

Location: Waterbury, CT (Greater Waterbury area)

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site

Lead the nursing team at an established skilled nursing facility in the Greater Waterbury area.

Our client is a well-regarded long-term care organization looking for a Director of Nursing to take full ownership of the nursing services department. You’ll report directly to the facility’s top administrator and set the standard for resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and nursing team culture.

Must-Haves

  • Current, unencumbered Connecticut RN license
  • Extensive DON, ADON, or nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility
  • Strong working knowledge of CMS Requirements of Participation and state and federal LTC regulations
  • Experience leading through state surveys and writing plans of correction
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Active CPR certification

Preferred

  • BSN
  • QAPI program leadership experience
  • Nursing budget and staffing management experience

What You’ll Do

  • Direct the day-to-day operations of the nursing services department
  • Lead, schedule, recruit, and retain nursing staff, and build a culture of accountability and compassion
  • Make regular clinical rounds covering care delivery, medication administration, treatments, and infection prevention
  • Oversee resident assessments and person-centered care plans, and make sure changes in condition are caught and addressed quickly
  • Partner with the medical director, physicians, rehab, social services, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Lead nursing’s role in QAPI and track clinical quality measures
  • Lead regulatory survey readiness and plans of correction
  • Manage the nursing budget, staffing levels, and supply resources
  • Keep staff credentials, competencies, and personnel records compliant
  • Communicate with residents and families with professionalism and empathy

About The Organization

Our client is an established skilled nursing facility in Connecticut, known for resident-centered care and a stable leadership team.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee well-being and support resources

All offers depend on a background check, license verification, health and immunization clearance, and regulatory screening.

If you’re an experienced long-term care nursing leader, apply today to learn more.

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