Director Of Nursing (Don)(Rn) - Sombrillo Nursing & Rehabilitation

Los Alamos Retirement Community Los Alamos , NM 87544

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Los Alamos Retirement Community is proud to announce an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and qualified Registered Nurse to serve as Director of Nursing (DON) of Sombrillo Nursing & Rehabilitation, a newly renovated skilled nursing facility that is an integral part of our senior living campus. Surrounded by the beautiful Jemez Mountains, this campus has been providing exceptional skilled rehabilitation, assisted living, and long-term care services to the heart of Northern New Mexico for over 30 years.

Requirements

The primary purpose of the DON is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility.

Functions & Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
Responsible for staffing development goals as facility census reaches capacity
Maintain written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to enhance the continuity of the residents total regimen of care.
Actively participate in an ongoing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing risk management program for the nursing service department
Monitoring of resident care and services to achieve quality outcomes and high customer satisfaction
Monitor and evaluate programs to promote the recruitment, retention, career development and continuing education of staff

Duties & Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Mexico
Proven prior experience in a leadership or management role, preferably in a sub-acute setting
Track record of integrity and performance and an in-depth knowledge of the LTC industry (customer & employee satisfaction; regulatory & clinical compliance)
Ability to embrace the standards, values, and beliefs of the organization
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Proficient in MS Outlook, Office, and Power Point. Experience with Matrix a plus.
Must exhibit sound judgment, patience, and compassion
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with residents, family members, staff members and stakeholders
Approach skilled nursing and long-term care services with a resident-centered model

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent health benefits and voluntary benefits
Direct patient care without time restrictions to build patient relationships in a small, home-like environment
Continuing education opportunities
Paid time off
401(k)

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