Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
The Director of Nursing leads nursing services across Dungarvin’s New Mexico programs. The role oversees clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, risk management, and staff development to support quality health, medical, and medication services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Director partners with operational leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and community healthcare providers to strengthen clinical practices, monitor outcomes, and promote compassionate, person-centered care and continuous improvement. The position also contributes to strategic planning, organizational growth, and business development.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Three or more years of experience in a management position involving growth and development activities.
- Ability to provide competency-based training and supervision for RNs and LPNs.
- Proficiency in Therap documentation.
- Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with internal and external team members.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver nursing processes and waiver-related tools and assessments, including Aspiration Risk Screening Tool (ARST), Medication Administration Assessment Tool (MAAT), electronic Comprehensive Health Assessment Tool (e-CHAT), Health Care Plans (HCP), CARMP, Health Passport, and Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing personnel.
- Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and oversight of nursing services across all Dungarvin New Mexico programs to ensure quality health, medical, and medication supports.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community healthcare providers to ensure individuals receive appropriate health, medical, nursing, and medication supports.
- Ensure compliance, quality assurance, and risk management standards are achieved and maintained.
- Contribute to strategic planning, organizational growth, and business development initiatives.
- Monitor field operations through site visits, ensuring medical equipment and supplies are available and properly used.
- Coordinate with the Training Department to develop, implement, and track health, medical, and medication-related training programs.
- Provide consultation regarding nursing staff competency, performance expectations, and professional development.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 3% employer match after one year of service.
- Paid time off accrual for employees who work 40 hours in a two-week period.
- PTO donation.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
- Scheduled pay increases.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Discounts with T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other national brands.
- Tap Check access to 50% of pay before payday.
- Dedicated training department with paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
