Director of Nursing (DON)

Wilton Meadows Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Wilton CT.,

is seeking a Director of Nursing to join our team!

We offer Competitive wages and an excellent benefit package which includes:

Medical And Dental Insurance

Paid time off

401 k

Company paid Life Insurance

Premium pay on holidays

Paid Holidays

Located in Wilton, CT, conveniently located off the Merritt Parkway, our 148 bed nursing facility, is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term rehab in the post-acute care realm to long term care. We know the importance of providing quality care. Quality is the foundation of our reputation in the community we serve and ensures the best possible results for those who choose us for their care. Our goal is to continuously improve and provide a caring and growth focused work environment.

Our mission is to provide our residents and their families with the superior care delivered by our staff dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion, customer service and excellence.

As the Director of Nursing, you will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients.

The Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you.

The Director of Nursing oversees and evaluates all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)

guides staffing procedures

sets objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department

organizes and coordinates admissions, nursing and patient care procedures

develops and enforces policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards

controls budgets and monitors expenditures

resolves issues and deficiencies when needed

collaborates with other departments and professionals to streamline operations

Skills

Proven experience as Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing must have in-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care

The Director of Nursing should have great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare

The Director of Nursing has the willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration

The Director of Nursing must have excellent ability to lead and develop personnel have great communication and people skills

The Director of Nursing must have outstanding organizational and stress management skills and aptitude in problem-solving

The Director of Nursing must have a degree in nursing; Master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus

The Director of Nursing must have a valid nursing and CPR certification and a current CT RN- Registered Nurse License in good standing

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Ability to Commute:

Wilton, CT 06897 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Permanent