Director of Nursing

Amerent Nursing Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) at Amerent Nursing Center will oversee administration and management of Nursing Services for residents, ensuring care aligned with physicians' orders and regulatory standards. This role requires 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and leadership of the Nursing Department to uphold quality of care.

In the absence of the Administrator, the DON assumes center operations responsibility and guides the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation and

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing.
• Experience in nursing administration preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing nursing homes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total resident care plans per physician orders and facility policies.
• Implements policies, monitors nursing staff practices and compliance.
• Participates in admissions decisions and visits prospective residents.
• Attends daily/weekly management meetings on resident status and census.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Benefits:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based on quality outcomes / tenure.

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.