Director of Nursing (DON)

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Nursing Services Administrator (RN) to lead the nursing department, ensuring high-quality resident care in accordance with physician orders and state/federal guidelines. The role supervises 24-hour nursing operations and, in the administrator's absence, assumes center operations responsibilities.

The successful candidate will oversee the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, under the

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

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for total care of each resident in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors practices.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents.
• Attends daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel or complaints.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Description

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.