Director of Nursing

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Los Alamos Wellness Center)

Job Type: Full‑Time

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with the orders of physicians and the 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 the absence of the Administrator, assumes 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.

• Assume 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.
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
• Participate in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participate 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 be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• 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.

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation 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.