Posted 10/15/2026 · Job #513983
LTC DON- New Fairfield, Connecticut
Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing
Confidential DON
Fairfield County, CT
Join a mission-driven nonprofit, 4-star staffing + strong census + established clinical/rehab + opportunity to elevate quality. This is a well known long-term care community where you can lead a strong clinical team in a 100+ bed skilled nursing community. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-impact leadership role for an experienced DON who is passionate about quality outcomes, team development, and resident-centered care.
Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing
Highlights/Perks:
- Mission-driven nonprofit + 4-star staffing + strong census + established clinical/rehab team
Salary and Compensation:
- Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (based on experience)
- Excellent benefits: (Medical/Dental/Vision, retirement plan/403b, generous PTO).
- Professional growth and continuing education support.
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
- Continuing education and professional development
- Work for a mission-driven, non-profit organization making a difference
Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing
Description:
- Full-Time, Permanent, FTE
Salary and Compensation:
- Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (based on experience)
- Lead and oversee all nursing operations in a 100+ bed skilled nursing facility
- Coach, develop, and retain a high-performing nursing team.
- Maintain survey readiness and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations.
- Drive quality initiatives, patient safety, and best – practice clinical standards.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and quality initiatives
- Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations
- Partner with community leadership to support staffing, operations, and culture.
- Foster a positive, patient-centered care culture
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Connecticut or reciprocal state
- 2+ years of nursing leadership experience (DON, ADON, or similar)
- DON experience in Skilled Nursing/LTC required.
- Strong regulatory knowledge of long-term care regulations and proven leadership presence.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing
This is an ideal opportunity for a confident, relationship driven DON who enjoys the opportunity to build and strengthen culture, elevate outcomes, and develop a high – performing nursing team while being a part of one of New England’s nonprofit community-service organizations.
Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing
Apply today to explore this confidential leadership opportunity.
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