RN Director of Nursing

Berkley Manor Care Center•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This role is at Berkely Manor Care Center, located between Denver and Aurora, Colorado. The facility has a full Nursing Administration team and a supportive Corporate team. The facility has achieved recognition on the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Homes list for High Performing Long-term Care, a CMS QM 5-star rating, a CMS Overall 4-star rating, and a Google rating of 4.2. The Director of Nursing will be joining a team with no agency staff.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in field of practice.
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Previous Director of Nursing or other management experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, establishes benchmarks, and directs staff.
Recruits, selects, hires, trains, evaluates, counsels, and supervises nursing staff.
Assigns appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
Effectively manages department budget.
Directs care provided by nursing staff.
Performs functions of a staff nurse as required.
Effectively manages and operates within budget.
Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assists in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrates dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
Liaises with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
Collects, analyzes, and manages data.
Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Performs proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.