Job Type: Full-time

Relocation is required.

Relocation Bonus Applies: $2,500.

Job Location: Roswell, New Mexico

Job Setting: Skilled Nursing

Licensed Capacity: 118 beds. 

Benefits:

  • 401 (k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

You come First. People are the heart of our business and we recognize the responsibility of providing quality services. Our quality of care is a reflection of our dignified, respectful, and loving envionment. We are looking for a friendly and experienced Director of Nursing to ensure the highest level of care! You should be experienced building strong teams and maintaining a welcoming culture. Now grab your stethoscope and prepare to care!

Your Job 

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.

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