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Posted 20 July, 2026

Area Director of Nursing - RN

Canyon Transitional Rehab Ctr
Albuquerque, NM, US Full Time

Job Description

Overview: \n

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities: \n

The Clinical POD Leader Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the clinical aspects for the assigned POD, in addition to serving as a Director of Nursing in an assigned nursing center. This position provides leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities, nursing practice, and clinical education and development, including continuous improvement of nursing services and staff to meet patients/residents and their families' needs and expectations.

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*Drives, supports, and models a service-oriented culture focused on top of license practice, interprofessional collaboration, employee engagement, quality, patient safety, service excellence, fiscal responsibility, and the overall patient/resident experience.

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*Collaborates with the Nursing Home Administrator and nursing center Leadership Team to drive business excellence, including strategic planning, budget preparation, and effective oversight of resource utilization.

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*Ensures the realization of high quality and cost-effective health care services that are consistent with evidence-based practices and policies, regulatory and other legal requirements, and philosophies.

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Who You Are *Demonstrated leadership, organizational and critical thinking skills.

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*Strong interpersonal and management skills.

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*Computer savvy.

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*Able to create a patient-centered environment.

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*Knowledgeable of nursing center policies and procedures, MDS process, state nurse practice acts, and state and federal regulations.

Qualifications: \n

*Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college, or university with a current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.

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*A minimum of five years full-time or equivalent clinical experience with at least two years' experience in nursing supervision in the long-term care setting is required.

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*Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State).

Benefits: \n

*Variable compensation plans
\n *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
\n *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
\n *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
\n *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

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*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

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*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you've already earned

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We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
\n *Pet Insurance
\n *Term and Whole Life Insurance
\n *Short-term Disability
\n *Hospital Indemnity
\n *Personal Accident
\n *Critical Illness
\n *Cancer Coverage

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Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range: USD $145,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.