Director of Nursing (DON) at Dungarvin, Albuquerque, NM

Director of Nursing (DON) at Dungarvin in Albuquerque, NM. Full-time. $106,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.
With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time! We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life!
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, NO WEEKENDS!
Starting Pay: $106,000 annually
Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

What You Get To Do:
The Director of Nursing leads nursing services across New Mexico, overseeing clinical programs, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and staff development to ensure quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Partnering with operational leaders and healthcare providers, this role strengthens clinical practices, monitors outcomes, and promotes compassionate, person-centered care and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to nursing personnel.
• Provides clinical leadership, consultation, and oversight of nursing services within all Dungarvin New Mexico programs to ensure the delivery of quality health, medical, and medication supports.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community healthcare providers to ensure individuals in Dungarvin services 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 by conducting site visits to ensure availability and proper use of medical equipment and supplies.
• 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

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Current, unencumbered New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Three or more years’ experience in a management position involving growth and development activities required.
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver nursing processes and waiver-related tools and assessments preferred: 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).
• Competency-based training and supervision ability for RNs and LPNs.
• Experience with individuals with I/DD is preferred.
• Proficiency in Therap documentation.
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.
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