Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Las Cruces Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Nursing department supervision Nursing Clinical supervision Operations management RN License Patient assessment State healthcare regulations Long-term care facility experience Team management Healthcare team management Bachelor's degree in nursing Acute care Senior level Care coordination Associate's degree Associate Degree in Nursing Quality resident care

Full Job Description Job Type:

Full-time •Full-time employees are eligable for benefits•

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

People First Culture:

People are the heart of our business and we recognize the responsibility of providing quality services. Our culture is a reflection of our dignified, respectful, and loving envionment. We are looking for the best Director of Nursing to uphold our reputation for outstanding care by ensuring the highest quality measures. Job Summary The Registered Nurse 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. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with the Federal, State and company standards as well as guidelines and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, The Director of Nursing will assume the responsibility for the center's operations. This position will conduct 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. The Villages of Las Cruces 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.