Director of Nursing Services (DON/DNS)

Wilton Meadows Healthcare Center | Wilton, Connecticut

$160,000–$200,000 | Full-Time | 148-Bed Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

About the Opportunity

Celtic Consulting has been engaged to recruit a Director of Nursing Services for Wilton Meadows Healthcare Center, a family-owned and operated senior care community in Fairfield County. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN leader to join an organization with a strong, established culture while helping shape the next chapter of nursing services.

The incoming DON/DNS will have the support and involvement of both facility and executive leadership and the opportunity to work collaboratively on short- and long-term clinical, operational, workforce, and quality improvement goals. This role is well suited for a leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing people, improving systems, and seeing strategic initiatives through from concept to sustained results.

Why Wilton Meadows?

• A strong, stable team is an important part of the culture at Wilton Meadows. The organization is proud of its below-industry-average attrition rate and long-tenured workforce, including 11 CNAs with more than 20 years of service and another 9 with more than 10 years with the organization.
• Executive and facility leadership who are highly invested in the success of the incoming nursing leader.
• A leadership role with the opportunity to influence quality, workforce development, operations, and long-term planning.
• A family-owned campus with both skilled nursing/rehabilitation and assisted living, creating opportunities to build lasting relationships with residents, families, staff, and campus leadership.
• An environment that values resident-centered care, staff continuity, individualized solutions, and a family-like culture.
• A long-term leadership opportunity for someone who wants to grow with the organization, make a lasting impact, and pursue future advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for nursing operations, clinical care, and nursing department performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop RNs, LPNs, CNAs, nurse managers, and other nursing leaders.
• Promote high-quality, resident-centered care and a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Drive quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, survey preparedness, and continuous performance improvement.
• Develop and execute staffing strategies, department goals, and nursing initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner closely with the Administrator, executive leadership, physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen clinical systems, workflows, communication, and staff development.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Connecticut RN license.
• Strong nursing leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop people.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, and/or rehabilitation experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality standards, and survey readiness.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• DON/DNS experience strongly preferred; exceptional ADONs, Assistant Directors, and Nurse Managers who are ready for the next step in their leadership career are encouraged to apply.
• A growth-oriented leader who wants to make a lasting impact and build a long-term future with the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $160,000–$200,000, based on qualifications and experience.

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and premium holiday pay

Interested in Learning More?

If you are an experienced nursing leader who wants the opportunity to help shape a strong nursing organization, develop an established team, and build something meaningful for the long term, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Celtic Consulting is conducting this search on behalf of Wilton Meadows Healthcare Center. All inquiries will be handled professionally and discreetly.