Director of Nursing

OPCO Skilled Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation seeks a Nursing Services administrator to oversee resident care per physician orders and standards. The role provides 24-hour supervision, directs the nursing department to maintain quality, and covers center operations in the Administrator's absence.

The position requires RN licensure, an Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing, and several years in long-term/acute care with supervisory experience. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages Nursing Services for residents per physician orders and care plans.
• Provides 24-hour supervision and directs the Nursing Department to meet quality standards.
• Assumes center operations in the Administrator's absence and oversees the nursing process.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Los Alamos Wellness Center).

Your Job

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training