Senior Regional Director of Nursing

Longterm Health Management Services Agawam, MA

$140,000 - $195,000 / year

Director of Care – Skilled Nursing Operations Location: Connecticut / Massachusetts Employment Type: Full-time Travel: Multi-site; regular travel across assigned facilities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Director of Care to provide clinical leadership and oversight across a portfolio of approximately 10 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts . This is a hands-on, multi-site clinical leadership position for a registered nurse (RN) or experienced nursing leader who understands skilled nursing operations and knows how to drive consistent standards of care across multiple facilities. The Director of Care will partner closely with facility leadership, Directors of Nursing, and regional operations to improve clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, quality, staffing practices, and resident care. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical oversight and leadership across multiple skilled nursing facilities. Partner with Directors of Nursing (DONs), Administrators, and facility leadership to establish and maintain high standards of resident care. Conduct regular facility visits, clinical assessments, and operational reviews. Monitor key clinical metrics, including quality measures, rehospitalizations, falls, infections, wounds, medication management, and other resident outcomes . Identify clinical risks and develop actionable plans to address performance gaps. Support facilities with state surveys, CMS requirements, regulatory compliance, and plans of correction . Evaluate nursing practices, documentation, care planning, and clinical processes. Coach and mentor DONs and nursing leadership to strengthen clinical performance and accountability. Promote consistent policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization. Collaborate with operations and facility leadership on staffing, retention, education, and clinical workforce development . Assist with implementation of quality improvement initiatives and QAPI programs. Analyze clinical data and trends and translate findings into practical improvement plans. Serve as a clinical resource for facilities experiencing complex resident care or operational challenges. Help develop and implement standardized clinical programs across the organization. Travel regularly between facilities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts . Qualifications Current RN license in good standing; multi-state licensure is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Nursing ( BSN ) preferred. Significant clinical leadership experience in skilled nursing / long-term care . Proven experience overseeing multiple SNFs or nursing facilities . Prior experience as a Director of Nursing (DON), Regional Director of Nursing, Clinical Director, Regional Nurse, or similar leadership role strongly preferred. Strong understanding of CMS, state regulatory requirements, survey readiness, and skilled nursing clinical standards . Demonstrated experience improving clinical outcomes and holding facility leadership accountable. Strong knowledge of QAPI, MDS, care planning, infection prevention, quality measures, and risk management . Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working independently and traveling between facilities on a regular basis. Strong ability to build relationships while maintaining high clinical and operational standards. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a clinical nurse leader—not simply a corporate administrator —who has successfully led nursing operations across multiple skilled nursing facilities. You should be comfortable walking into a facility, quickly understanding its clinical challenges, working alongside the DON and Administrator, and developing a practical plan to improve care and outcomes. Experience managing or supporting multiple SNFs across a geographic region is highly preferred . Why Join Us Regional leadership role with meaningful influence across multiple facilities. Opportunity to shape clinical standards and quality across an established SNF organization. Collaborative partnership with facility and operational leadership. Significant opportunity to improve resident outcomes and develop nursing leaders. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Keywords: Director of Nursing, DON, Regional Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse, Clinical Director, Director of Care, Skilled Nursing, SNF, Long-Term Care, Nursing Home, RN, BSN, Multi-Site Nursing, Multi-Facility, Clinical Operations, Quality Improvement, QAPI, CMS, MDS, Survey Readiness, Infection Prevention, Healthcare Operations.

Hospice Registered Nurse RN

Affinity Hospice Management LLC Torrington, CT

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: A. Writing and initiating plan of care B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary 4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. 5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. 6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. 7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. 8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. 10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. 11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Communication 1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. 4. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms. 5. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred. 6. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. 7. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. 8. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. 9. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. 10. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings. Additional Duties 1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. 2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. 3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes. 5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. 6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 2. Registered Nurse, with a License in good standing to practice. 3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. 4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides. 5. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation. 6. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. 7. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. 8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. 9. Possesses and maintains CPR certification (may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Torrington, CT

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Shift Detail: 3 - 12 hour shifts Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. At Charlotte Hungerford, you will work in a small traditional New England community setting, where neighbors are helping neighbors, yet still enjoy all the benefits and opportunities that come along with being part of a large health system. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the appropriate needs of all patients. Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members. Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff. Qualifications Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut Bachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Torrington, CT

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Shift Detail: 3 - 12 hour shifts Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. At Charlotte Hungerford, you will work in a small traditional New England community setting, where neighbors are helping neighbors, yet still enjoy all the benefits and opportunities that come along with being part of a large health system. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the appropriate needs of all patients. Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members. Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff. Qualifications Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut Bachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Affinity Hospice Management LLC Torrington, CT

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: A. Writing and initiating plan of care B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary 4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. 5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. 6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. 7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. 8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. 10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. 11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Communication 1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. 4. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms. 5. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred. 6. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. 7. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. 8. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. 9. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. 10. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings. Additional Duties 1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. 2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. 3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes. 5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. 6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 2. Registered Nurse, with a License in good standing to practice. 3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. 4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides. 5. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation. 6. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. 7. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. 8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. 9. Possesses and maintains CPR certification (may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)

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