-: A Great Place to Work National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Mansfield Center for Nursing & 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 Mansfield, 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 Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation! -: Manfsield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, our highly reputable 88-bed, 3-Star skilled nursing center in beautiful Storrs-Mansfield, CT, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services. Located 1 ½ mi from UConn, this non-Union nursing home, a recent addition to the National Health Care Associates family of facilities, is set up for success, with an excellent Administrator and very supportive regional clinical, reimbursement, and operations team. 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 professionalsDevelop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practicesOversee nursing operations, including staffing, training, and quality assuranceSet high standards to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our residentsCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans Ensure compliance to regulatory standardsDrive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in nursing careIf 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 OfferAs an affiliate of National Health Care, our Mansfield family will enjoy:Competitive compensationImproved health insurance and retirement benefitsComprehensive training and mentorshipSupport for professional growth and developmentA collaborative work environmentThe 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 licenseAdvanced degree or certification preferredCommitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare deliveryVisionary mindset with a focus on innovation and quality improvementCompassionate and empathetic approach to patient careInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothStrong clinical, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skillsExperience in a senior nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility 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.