Director-Nursing-Administrator-Dan C. Trigg

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Tucumcari, NM

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a seasoned, transparent, and visionary Director of Nursing/Administrator/Chief Nursing Officer to serve as the onsite clinical and operational leader for the Dan C. Trigg hospital campus in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The role provides a visible and stabilizing presence for employees and serves as the primary onsite leader and liaison to the off-campus CEO during a period of executive transition. The successful candidate will align local planning and oversight with Presbyterian Health System goals, represent the hospital to community members and county officials, and balance local operational needs with system-wide standards in a county-owned, system-managed facility. The position oversees nursing operations across the Medical Floor and Emergency Department, as well as Home Health and the Outpatient Clinic, while ensuring quality, safety, regulatory readiness, and continuity of care. The role also carries financial and operational stewardship responsibilities, including budget preparation and management, capital allocation, labor productivity, and financial sustainability. The Director provides administrative support for Pharmacy, Plant Services, and the Business Office; leads process improvement; and supports just culture and C.A.R.E.S. behaviors. The position directs campus human resource activities, leads recruitment and retention, mentors department leaders, resolves conflicts, and promotes accountability and high performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of additional experience.
State of New Mexico nursing license required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite hospital leader and visible, stabilizing presence for employees.
Collaborate with the Hospital Chief Executive to implement Presbyterian Health System mission, goals, and strategies through local planning and oversight.
Serve as the primary liaison to the community and local county officials and represent the hospital in community forums.
Balance local operational needs with system-wide standardization in a county-owned, PHS-managed facility.
Direct nursing operations, including the Medical Floor and Emergency Department, to support evidence-based practice and patient outcomes.
Provide administrative direction for Home Health and the Outpatient Clinic and promote seamless transitions of care.
Maintain safety and quality standards, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and ensure the campus is survey-ready.
Maintain knowledge of clinical practice and care processes and provide point-of-care leadership as needed.
Plan and monitor the financial activities of designated departments under the CEO's guidance.
Prepare and manage the annual operating budget, capital allocation plans, and labor productivity.
Provide administrative support and accountability for Pharmacy, Plant Services, and the Business Office.
Use process-improvement methods to develop safe, efficient workflows and champion just culture and C.A.R.E.S. behaviors.
Lead recruitment and retention efforts and foster transparency to improve workforce morale.
Direct campus human resource activities and coach and mentor department leaders.
Resolve conflicts among staff, physicians, and patients and facilitate effective communication.
Delegate responsibility and authority while maintaining high performance and accountability standards.