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Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos, NM, seeks an experienced Nursing Services Administrator to oversee nursing care, ensure compliance with physician orders and government regulations, and uphold company standards. The role directs the Nursing Department and ensures 24-hour supervision of nursing services.

The position requires RN licensure in the state, an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and several years of supervisory health-care experience to manage staff and

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care; at least 2 years supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care plans under physician orders and regulations.
• Interpret policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and evaluate resident status.
• Attend management meetings to discuss census, personnel, or concerns.

Skills

Staff supervision

Policy communication

Admissions coordination

Team coordination

Education

RN license (state)

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.

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