Assistant Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$50K - $85K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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 Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 63% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
Nursing Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $50k–$85k | Nursing Administration median $119k (middle half $103k–$135k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 63% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 81 in the last 30 days | 66 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nursing Administration pay trend | −6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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