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Director of Nursing

Outfield Healthcare Partners

Durango, Colorado

Eligibility
Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Aug 8

Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

What it pays

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Top of Colorado staff payColorado staff postings that state pay run $70k/yr to $112k/yr, the middle half $82k/yr to $99k/yr, across 986 postings.

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Job Type: Full-time Location: Farmington New Mexico

Benefits

401 (k)

Dental Insurance

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.

What's around it?

In Durango, CO

Durango, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,636/mo
Household income
$78,602/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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