Director of Nursing (DON)

Dungarvin • Albuquerque, NM

20d

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, and staff development to support quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with operational leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare providers, the Director strengthens clinical practices, monitors outcomes, and promotes compassionate, person-centered care and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Starting pay is $106,000 annually.

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.
• Good 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 the 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).
• Proficiency in Therap documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing personnel.
• Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and oversight of nursing services across Dungarvin New Mexico programs to support quality health, medical, and medication services.
• 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 and ensure 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.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

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; employees who work 40 hours in a two-week period are eligible to accrue PTO.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• National brand discounts, including T-Mobile, Verizon, and Dell.
• Tap Check access to 50% of pay before payday.
• Dedicated training department with paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed