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Director of Nursing

Outfield Healthcare Partners

Durango, CO

RN · Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators · Administrative & Consulting Nurses · Directors of Nursing

Posted Aug 8 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Skilled Nursing
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
$14/hr above the median
This role$65/hr
Administrative & Consulting Nurses in Colorado$51/hr

The median for Administrative & Consulting Nurses in Colorado is $51/hr, across 9 postings.

About this role

Job Type: Full-time Location: Farmington New Mexico

Benefits

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

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Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Come explore one of the most scenic areas to live- embedded with nature and engrained with vibrant culture!

Your Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) 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. 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. Come apply today! Facility is located in Farmington, New Mexico!

Your 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.

Your Qualifications

Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.

Associate or bachelor's 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.

SNF Staffing Solutions 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.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Nursing
  • Staff supervision
  • Skilled nursing facility
  • Clinical staff policy implementation
  • RN License

Place

City
Durango, CO
Median rent
$1,636/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$78,602/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
3% above the national average

Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.

Tucked in Colorado's southwest corner along the Animas River Valley, Durango pairs rugged San Juan Mountain access with a walkable historic downtown. This small college-and-tourist town draws outdoor-loving nurses who want world-class hiking, skiing at nearby Purgatory Resort, and a tight-knit community far from Front Range congestion.

Map showing the location of Durango, CO
Approximate location in Durango, CO. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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