Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON)

Complete Care at Middlebury – Middlebury, CT

Lead Clinical Excellence at a 5-Star Skilled Nursing Facility

Complete Care at Middlebury is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our exceptional nursing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about quality care, team development, and resident-centered outcomes.

As the Director of Nursing (DON), you will oversee all clinical operations in our 58-bed, CMS 5-Star rated skilled nursing facility, ensuring the highest standards of care while fostering a positive, collaborative culture for residents and staff alike.

Why Join Complete Care at Middlebury?

• Lead a highly rated 5-Star skilled nursing facility

• Manage a close-knit 58-bed community where your leadership has a direct impact

• Join a supportive regional leadership team committed to your success

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid life insurance

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

• Salary based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all nursing services and clinical operations

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

• Maintain survey readiness and promote continuous quality improvement

• Recruit, mentor, coach, and retain high-performing nursing staff

• Partner with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to achieve operational and clinical goals

• Monitor quality measures, infection prevention, staffing, and resident outcomes

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence

• Build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, and community partners

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut

• Previous Director of Nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey process

• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills

• Demonstrated success in improving clinical quality and staff engagement

• Passion for delivering exceptional resident-centered care

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