Travel Director of Nursing

About the Role

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with physicians' orders and the total needs of the residents. This position oversees 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in compliance with current Federal, State, and Company standards, guidelines, and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, assumes responsibility for center operations. Conducts the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Travel is required throughout New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident, ensuring compliance 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 be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years of experience in long-term or acute healthcare preferred.
• At least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.