Director of Nursing/DON/POST ACUTE

Sweetwater Care; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced RN to oversee the Nursing Services, ensuring 24-hour supervision and adherence to physician orders and regulatory standards. The role directs the Nursing Department and coordinates resident care plans with the management team.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license in Colorado with an associate or bachelor's degree, plus two years of nursing supervision and five years in long‑term or acute care. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state practised (Colorado).
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; two years supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and management of Nursing Services for residents.
• Ensure 24-hour supervision and quality standards per regulations.
• Direct Nursing Department to align with physician orders and care policies.
• Participate in admissions decisions and coordinate resident care plans.
• Communicate policies to staff and monitor implementation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

Care planning

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor 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 FullShift Staffing 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. 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.