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Dungarvin
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$106k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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.

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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 leadershipClinical program managementDevelopmental disabilities supportHealth care planningClinical consultationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$106kNursing Leadership median $115k (middle half $100k–$135k)139 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$115k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in New Mexico37 active5,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 61% no call · 76% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$95k
6
$95k-115k
6
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Dungarvin

Individual and Family Services
Mendota Heights, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
401K plan with 3% employer match
Paid Time Off accrual
PTO Donation

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.