DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES (DNS/DON)

Avon Health Center

$130K — $150K *
Avon, CT 06001In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered RN license
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • BSN preferred
  • Current CPR certification
  • Experience in long-term care, geriatric, or rehabilitative nursing
  • Minimum one year of nursing administration/leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the nursing team
  • Oversee clinical care and nursing operations
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Maintain appropriate staffing and nursing coverage
  • Monitor clinical outcomes and quality measures
  • Address resident and family concerns promptly
  • Promote a positive culture of quality, accountability, teamwork, and respect

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Affordable Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • FREE Short-Term Disability
  • FREE Life Insurance & AD&D
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and immediate family
  • Employee Celebrations & Appreciation Events
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

This is a 40 hour/week salary exempt position with on call responsibilities.

$130k-$150k DOE

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE :

Generous Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
FREE Short-Term Disability
FREE Life Insurance & AD&D
Low Cost Voluntary Benefits with Colonial Life
DPC Program with PrimeCare Direct including free Accident Benefit, Telehealth and a built-in Tax Savings Element (more take home pay!)
401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Both Employee and Their Immediate Family

Employee Celebrations & Appreciation Events
A stable, established, family-owned organization

Much more!

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

As our Director of Nursing Services, you'll lead the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department and play a key role in the quality of care throughout the facility. You will:

Lead, mentor and support our nursing team

Oversee clinical care and nursing operations

Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

Ensure appropriate staffing and nursing coverage

Make regular rounds and stay connected with residents and staff

Monitor clinical outcomes and quality measures

Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement efforts

Oversee nursing policies, procedures and standards of practice

Address resident and family concerns promptly and professionally

Partner closely with Administration, Infection Control, Staff Development and other department leaders

Identify opportunities for improvement and develop effective plans of correction

Promote a positive culture of quality, accountability, teamwork and respect

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

You're someone who can be supportive while still holding people accountable. You're comfortable making decisions, solving problems and jumping in when your team needs you. Most importantly, you understand that excellent long-term care starts with strong leadership, engaged employees and a genuine commitment to residents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Current, unencumbered RN license

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Current CPR certification required

Long-term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience a must

Minimum one year of nursing administration/leadership experience

Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards

Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Where We Are Located :

Enjoy working in peaceful, suburban Avon while being just 15 minutes from Hartford and convenient to the surrounding Farmington Valley communities. We are just 15-20 minutes from Hartford!

Come Lead With Us! Apply today to join the leadership team at Avon Health Center!

Requirements

  • Current, unencumbered RN license
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • BSN preferred
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Long-term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience a must
  • Minimum one year of nursing administration/leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical standards
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Background check required


Salary Description

130,000-150,000 DOE

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