Director of Nursing

NeoMed Center, Inc.; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 24,094 - 26,072; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation PTO

Sick PTO

Birthday & Personal PTO

Health Insurance

401(k)

Education Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Christmas Bonus

Professional Advancement

Onsite Gym

Free Parking

Job summary

NeoMed Center, Inc. in Gurabo, PR seeks a Director of Nursing for the East Region. This exempt, full-time leadership role oversees nursing operations across multiple service areas, ensures high-quality patient care, compliance with policies, and staff development.

The position requires an MSN with leadership specialization and 3–5 years of supervision experience. Candidates must hold an active Puerto Rico Specialist Nurse license, CPR-BLS/ACLS/PALS/ATLS, and be available for rotating shifts,

Qualifications

• MSN with specialization in Executive Nursing/Administration/Leadership
• 3–5 years of clinical supervision/nursing leadership experience
• Active Specialist Nurse license (Puerto Rico)
• Current PR Nursing Professionals membership
• CPR-BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or ATLS certifications
• Tuberculin test administration and reading certification

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements nursing policies to promote organized work
• Plans, prioritizes and assigns clinical support tasks
• Manages staff schedules and coordinates with medical team
• Ensures coverage during breaks to maintain continuity of care
• Evaluates staff performance and outcomes
• Maintains HIPAA-compliant records and quality standards
• Oversees nursing operations across ER, vaccination, labs, clinics and home visits
• Interviews nursing candidates and provides hiring recommendations

Job description

Director of Nursing - East Region

Location: Gurabo, PR

Employment type: Exempt, Full-Time

Salary range: $24.69 - $26.07 per hour

Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (may include weekends, holidays and overnight shifts)

Company Overview

At NeoMed Center we provide integrated primary and preventive health services to achieve community well‑being among the most creative and dynamic providers in Puerto Rico. We build a world‑class primary health care system aimed at improving health outcomes and building healthy communities on the island.

Benefits

• 30‑day Vacation paid time off (PTO)
• 18‑day Sick PTO
• Birthday and Personal PTO
• Paid Trainings
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• License Renewal and Continuing Education Reimbursement Payments
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Christmas Bonus
• Professional Advancement Opportunities
• Onsite Gym
• Free Parking
• And much more!

General Description

The Director of Nursing ensures that patients receive the highest quality care by supervising the nursing team. This managerial role maintains and facilitates communication among patients, nursing staff, and physicians to uphold safety and trust in clinical services. As a nursing management leader, the position ensures all patient needs are addressed with utmost professionalism and that the nursing staff strictly comply with organizational policies and regulations.

Job Activities

• Develops and implements nursing policies to promote an organized and positive work environment.
• Plans, prioritizes and assigns clinical support tasks.
• Manages staff schedules, distributes workload, and coordinates with the medical team to prevent service errors.
• Ensures coverage during breaks to maintain continuity of care.
• Identifies staff development needs and implements improvement plans.
• Aligns staff with high patient care standards and conducts periodic performance evaluations.
• Stays current on trends in nursing practice, outpatient care, and team training.
• Communicates with patients and families to provide emotional support and compassionate care.
• Assesses, treats, transfers, and/or discharges patients as needed.
• Maintains patient and employee records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and quality standards.
• Establishes controls to monitor staff productivity and efficiency.
• Maintains effective communication among patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Ensures availability of medications, supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing staff performance in clinical, functional, and technical areas.
• Conducts routine rounds and evaluates nursing staff across all units.
• Reports concerns to the Center Administrator and/or Clinic Manager.
• Completes and follows up on incident reports.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and training related to clinical practice, compliance, and professional development.
• Educates staff on clinical processes, competencies, regulations, and emerging trends.
• Interviews nursing candidates and provides hiring recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to infection control and safety standards, including proper hand hygiene and disposal of materials.
• Follows occupational exposure protocols when incidents occur.
• Oversees nursing operations across all service areas, including but not limited to Emergency Room, Vaccination, Laboratory, Extended Hours Clinics, Home Visits, Community Outreach, OPD, and Minor Surgery.
• Documents and monitors clinical records, participates in team huddles, coordinates orders, and conducts follow‑up calls aligned with quality measures.
• Performs additional duties as authorized by the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing and/or Department of Health.

Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Executive Nursing, Administration, and/or Leadership, as required by law.

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of proven experience in clinical supervision and/or nursing leadership roles.

Licenses / Certifications

• Active license as Specialist Nurse issued by the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing.
• Current membership with the Puerto Rico College of Nursing Professionals.
• Current CPR‑BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or ATLS certifications.
• Certification in Tuberculin test administration and reading.

Additional Requirements

Full availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays across the east region centers in Puerto Rico.

Important

The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Essential Worker

NeoMed Center employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of medical services during emergency events and/or natural disasters. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that NeoMed Center may require your services during and immediately following such events.

EEOC

NeoMed Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. NeoMed Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.