Future Leader Director of Nursing in Training - RN

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Employee Assistance Program

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid 1

On-Demand Pay Program

Free 24/7 virtual health care

Job summary

PowerBack Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM is launching a Director of Nursing in Training (DON-IT) program to develop clinical leaders through hands-on leadership, mentorship, and exposure to staffing, compliance, and quality improvement in skilled nursing.

Graduates with an accredited RN license are welcome; BSN is preferred. The program offers structured mentorship and real opportunities to advance into a formal DON role across our centers.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college or university with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• DON-IT program to prepare the next generation of clinical leaders.
• Leadership journey through mentorship, coaching, and real-world clinical leadership exposure.
• Develop leadership and operational skills in a skilled nursing environment.
• Capstone project presentation to nursing center or leadership.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in NM

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Are you ready to become a Director of Nursing? Your Future Starts Here.

*Are you a passionate nurse leader with a desire to grow into a Director of Nursing role within skilled nursing and long-term care? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on resident care, team culture, and clinical excellence? Our Director of Nursing in Training (DON-IT) program is designed to prepare the next generation of clinical leaders.

We don t just offer a job, we offer a leadership journey through our Future Leaders Program. This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to develop confident, compassionate, and operationally strong nursing leaders through mentorship, individualized coaching, and real-world clinical leadership exposure. You will gain the clinical, operational, regulatory, and leadership experience needed to succeed as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing environment.

Position Highlights

Gain Hands-On Leadership Experience: Rotate through key clinical and operational areas to understand how nursing leadership impacts quality outcomes, staffing, resident experience, compliance, and overall center success.

Develop Clinical and Operational Expertise: Learn essential DON responsibilities including staffing management, clinical reimbursement basics, survey readiness, quality measures, infection prevention, labor management, and interdisciplinary team leadership.

Lead Projects That Matter: Participate in project-based assignments focused on improving resident care, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational performance. Your work will support real center and Pod initiatives.

Strengthen Leadership Skills: Attend leadership meetings, coaching sessions, and development workshops focused on communication, accountability, culture-building, and leading high-performing clinical teams.

Receive Personalized Mentorship: Work directly alongside experienced Directors of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrators, and market clinical leaders who will support your growth through structured mentorship and ongoing feedback.

Build Real-World Readiness: Develop confidence in leading clinical teams, managing daily operations, responding to challenges, and driving quality care in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

Complete a Capstone Project: At the end of the program, present a capstone project focused on a clinical, operational, or workforce initiative to nursing center, Pod, or national leadership.

Qualifications

• *Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college or university with current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing. BSN is preferred.

Benefits

• *Variable compensation plans
• *Tuition, Travel, Wireless Service and Other Discounts
• *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• *Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• *On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

• *Pet Insurance
• *Term and Whole Life Insurance
• *Short-term Disability
• *Hospital Indemnity
• *Personal Accident
• *Critical Illness
• *Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $103,000.00 - USD $103,000.00 /Yr.