Director of Nursing

Amerent Nursing Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Amerent Nursing Center, located in Santa Fe, NM, seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to guide administration and nursing services in line with physician orders and resident needs.

The DON will provide 24-hour supervision, lead the Nursing Department, and ensure quality care per federal, state, and company standards. RN licensure is required; leadership in a regulated setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Mexico or eligible for licensure in NM.
• BSN preferred; relevant leadership experience considered.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and management of Nursing Services.
• Provide 24-hour supervision and lead the Nursing Department.
• Ensure care meets federal, state, and company standards.
• Coordinate admissions decisions and supervise staff policies.
• Communicate procedures and monitor staff performance.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Staff Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

RN License (New Mexico)

BSN (optional)

Tools

Nurse Practice Act Knowledge

EMR Systems

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on quality outcomes / tenure.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Your Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) will be 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.

Your 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.