Director of Nursing, RN

Director of Nursing – RN

Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home | El Paso, Texas

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON), RN to lead clinical operations at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home, a skilled nursing facility serving our nation’s Veterans in El Paso, Texas.

This is a key nursing leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality resident care while supporting regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and the development of a strong nursing team.

The ideal candidate is a proven nursing leader with skilled nursing facility experience, strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for serving Veterans and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the nursing department at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate, and person-centered nursing care.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing staff, including RNs, LVNs/LPNs, CNAs, and other clinical team members.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, assignments, and nursing department productivity.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality measures, infection prevention, falls, wounds, rehospitalizations, and other key indicators.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, federal, and Veterans Home regulations and standards.
• Lead preparation for surveys and regulatory inspections and ensure timely development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, interdisciplinary team, residents, and families to address clinical and operational needs.
• Review resident assessments, care plans, physician orders, and changes in condition to ensure appropriate clinical interventions.
• Oversee medication management, infection control, wound care, documentation, and other nursing services.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement.
• Investigate and appropriately respond to resident concerns, incidents, grievances, and clinical events.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and ensure adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Serve as a visible nursing leader and advocate for Veterans and the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or senior nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility required.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care clinical practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Experience leading and developing interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of CMS and Texas skilled nursing regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional care and service to Veterans.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a hands-on, clinically strong nursing leader who can build trust with staff, maintain high standards of care, and create a positive culture within the nursing department.

Experience working with Veterans, medically complex residents, geriatric populations, or long-term care residents is highly valued.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading nursing services for Veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. The Director of Nursing will play an important role in ensuring residents at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home receive the dignity, respect, clinical care, and quality of life they deserve.

If you are an experienced RN leader with a passion for skilled nursing and exceptional resident care, we would love to connect with you.

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