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RN Director of Nursing

National Health Care Associates

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Compensation
$160K/yr
Location
Milford, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid State RN License

Job overview

The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership for the nursing team and has 24-hour accountability for delivering high-quality, cost-effective care at the center. The role oversees nursing operations and clinical outcomes while shaping facility culture, advancing nursing practice, and supporting resident and employee satisfaction. The organization describes a supportive, collaborative environment with training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Resident-Centered CareHealthcare DeliveryInnovationQuality ImprovementCompassionEmpathyWorking With Older AdultsWorking With Chronically IllClinical SkillsLeadershipOrganizationDecision-MakingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Qualifications

Valid State RN LicenseAdvanced Degree or CertificationSenior Nursing Leadership Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

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A US News & World Report Best!

Milford Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work and US News & World Report Best for Short-Term Rehab , 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 the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 195 Platt Street, Milford, Connecticut, 06460

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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.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Milford team enjoys:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $160,000.00/Yr.

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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

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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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Location/Org Data : Name Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center

Category Nursing

Location : Location US-CT-Milford

Rate of Pay Starting from USD $160,000.00/Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 55,866 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$160K/yr
  • Connecticut median$83–117K/yr58 salary ranges
  • US median$82–110K/yr4,383 salary ranges

This rate, $160K, is 59% above the Connecticut median midpoint ($101K) — in the top quarter of Registered Nurse salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 798 open Registered Nurse jobs in Connecticut and 55,866 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (27,284 postings).
Education
4,445 of the 55,866 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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