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Director of Nursing (DON), LTC | Permanent Position – New Fairfield , CT

Compensation

$130,000.00 - 160,000.00/year

New Fairfield , CT
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LTC DON Details

Job ID:513983
Employment type:Permanent
Profession:DON
Specialty:LTC
Shift:Mids, Nights, Days
Posted date:Oct 15, 2026

Location

Address : New Fairfield , CT

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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