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CareOne Group
Southbury, Connecticut

Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50K - $85K

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity

(LONG TERM CARE)

(SHORT TERM REHAB)

(SKILLED NURSING)

(LTACH)

(SUB ACUTE CARE)

Now Hiring - Assistant Director of Nursing - Southbury, CT

$50,000 - $85,000/annually

Compensation will be based on, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, credentials and any other relevant information

River Glen Health Care Center

The Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Assist the DON in the management of the nursing department in to maintain quality standards of care, including consultation to medical staff, department heads, and Administrator in matters related to nursing service.

2. Provide input into interpretation of nursing philosophy and assists in establishing departmental goals and objectives.

3. Assist the Director of Nursing with regulatory compliance and ensure effective communication strategies with all levels of nursing staff to promote effective care delivery.

4. Along with the Director of Nursing, promote positive employee relations, strong customer service ethic and commitment to ongoing staff education and training, May exercise direction over the department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

5. Ensure Integrity of educational programs offered within the facility.

6. Staff Development

7. Identify current employees to be mentored into both personal and career advancement towards leadership position within the corporation

Position Requirements

  • A minimum of one year of long-term or acute health care experience preferred.
  • At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.
  • Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
  • Currently licensed as RN in state of practice.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and

Full-time Employees:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • Multiple Medical Plans
  • Including Pharmacy
  • Including Teladoc
  • Multiple Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Medicare Employee Assistance
  • Legal Plan
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
  • Opportunities to advance and grow your career

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the DON in managing the nursing department to maintain quality care standards and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing staff development, mentoring employees, and managing nursing services in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Candidates must be a currently licensed RN with at least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least one year of long-term or acute health care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing ManagementClinical SupervisionHealthcare Administration

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 46 active Nursing Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 65% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Southbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$496k
Typical market rent
$2,525/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CareOne Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Lee, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Multiple Medical Plans
Pharmacy
Teladoc
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts