Director, Nursing Cardiovascular

Legacy Vanguard Scott Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan (pension or 401(k))

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Director with a Bachelor’s in Nursing and strong leadership skills. The role requires oversight of nursing departments, ensuring quality care and patient satisfaction. Candidates should have strong communication skills and at least five years of clinical experience, including management. This position offers benefits like a retirement plan, life insurance, and professional development opportunities. The director will foster collaboration with stakeholders and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in nursing from an accredited school required.
• Current RN license acceptable by the State Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship in staff development.
• Coordinate evaluations of quality and patient satisfaction.
• Establish collaborative relationships with physicians.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration

Job description

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 02/17/2026

Responsibilities

• The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four-hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
• The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.
• The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.
• The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians.
• Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required. Effective 9/1/19, if the applicant does not have a BSN, they must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a scheduled date of completion.
• Master’s degree in nursing and/or related field, preferred.
• Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration, preferred.
• Current RN license or a current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Minimum of five (or 3-5) years’ clinical nursing experience, of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in a management capacity.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (pension or 401(k))
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities

Note: Specific benefits will be confirmed by the hiring agency.