Director of Nursing (DON)- Avon, CT

Job Type: Full-Time
Setting: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation
Schedule: Flexible day shift - 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the Nursing Services Department and ensure high-quality resident care. The DON will provide clinical leadership, supervise nursing staff, maintain regulatory compliance, and support quality improvement initiatives.

·         Direct and oversee daily nursing operations and resident care.

·         Supervise, support, and evaluate nursing staff.

·         Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local long-term care regulations.

·         Maintain nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.

·         Monitor staffing, scheduling, attendance, and staff credentials.

·         Oversee infection prevention and control practices.

·         Review admissions, care plans, clinical documentation, incidents, and resident outcomes.

·         Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

·         Address resident and family concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.

·         Ensure required staff education and in-service training are completed.

·         Collaborate with administration, physicians, nursing staff, residents, and families.

·         Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

·         Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.

·         Current CPR certification.

·         Gerontology certification preferred.

·         At least 1 year of rehabilitative or geriatric nursing experience or related education.

·         At least 1 year of nursing administration/leadership experience, such as DON, ADON, Nursing Supervisor, Head Nurse, Staff Development, or Infection Control.

·         Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and nursing standards.

·         Facility-paid health and dental insurance

·         HRA funds toward insurance deductible

·         Paid Time Off (PTO)

·         401(k) with employer match

·         Life insurance

·         Short-Term Disability (STD)

·         Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Christmas bonus

·         Professional seminars and staff development opportunities

·         Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance may be discussed based on candidate needs and qualifications

For more information, feel free to contact at Brenda.lane@protouchstaffing.com | 469-888-6965

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