Director of Nursing (RN)

Location: Millerton
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

-: A Great Place to Work National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family! We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Sharon, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our newest team at the Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation! -: Sharon Center for Health & Rehabilitation, an 88-bed nursing home and short-term rehab center, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services. Sharon is a member-facility of National Health Care Associates (NHCA) , one of the premier providers of high-quality long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 41 skilled nursing facilities (23 in CT) and 7000 employees in the Northeast U.S. With a home-like environment and approachable staff, Sharon Center seeks a DNS who can bring staff along with clinical programming. In addition to a generous compensation, vacation, and benefits package, the Director of Nursing will be eligible for NHCA's Defined Contribution Plan which automatically bonuses an additional 10% of compensation annually. What You'll Do: As the Director of Nursing, you will provide strategic leadership to the nursing team, setting goals and objectives aligned with our mission. You will foster excellence and innovation in nursing care. Your leadership will shape the culture of our facility and drive the advancement of healthcare practice. The Director of Nursing Services has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident and employee satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of nurses and healthcare professionals Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices Oversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assurance Set high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residents Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans Ensure compliance to regulatory standards Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing care If you are a visionary nursing leader with a passion for transforming healthcare, consider this exceptional Director of Nursing opportunity! Drive excellence locally and across the long-term care industry in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated. -: What We Offer As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Sharon family will enjoy: Competitive compensation Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan Comprehensive training and mentorship Support for professional growth and development A collaborative work environment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents -: What You'll Bring: Qualifications of a Director of Nursing include: Valid state RN nursing license Advanced degree or certification preferred Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery Visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvement Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both Strong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills Experience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment -: We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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