Director of Nursing (DON)
Listed compensation
$106k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
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
Job Description
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
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
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.
10/20
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing oversees clinical programs, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across New Mexico to ensure high-quality care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves providing leadership to nursing personnel, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and conducting site visits to monitor operations and equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 49 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 61% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $106k | Nursing Leadership median $115k (middle half $100k–$135k)139 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in New Mexico | 37 active | 5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 61% no call · 76% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
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