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