Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing - East Region

Location: Gurabo, PR

Employment type: Exempt, Full-Time

Salary range: $24.69 - $26.07 per hour

Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday to Friday (may include weekends, holidays and overnight shifts as needed by service or operation)

At NeoMed Center we provide integrated primary and preventive health services in order to achieve a community well-being; highlighted among the most creative and dynamic providers in Puerto Rico. As talents, we distinguish ourselves by making the experience of our patients and clients a hallmark of our brand, ensuring an accessible and responsive health care. Our institution is building a world-class primary healthcare system, aimed at improving health outcomes for our patients and building healthy communities on the island.

Are you ready for a rewarding career?

Over 450 people in Puerto Rico work at NeoMed Center, Inc.

Come and join our high performance team today!

Our Benefits

We offer a highly competitive package of benefits and rewards in Puerto Rico.

• 30-day Vacation paid time off (PTO)
• 18-day Sick PTO
• Birthday and Personal PTO
• Paid Trainings
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• License Renewal and Continuing Education Reimbursement Payments
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Christmas Bonus
• Professional Advancement Opportunities
• Onsite Gym
• Free Parking
• And much more!

General Description

The Director of Nursing ensures that patients receive the highest quality care by supervising the nursing team. This managerial role maintains and facilitates communication among patients, nursing staff, and physicians in order to uphold safety and trust in clinical services. As a nursing management leader, the position ensures that all patient needs are addressed with the utmost professionalism and care, and that the nursing staff under their supervision strictly comply with all organizational policies and regulations.

Job Activities

• Develops and implements nursing policies to promote an organized and positive work environment.
• Plans, prioritizes and assigns clinical support tasks.
• Manages staff schedules, distributes workload and coordinates with the medical team to prevent service errors.
• Ensures coverage during breaks to maintain continuity of care.
• Identifies staff development needs and implements improvement plans.
• Aligns staff with high patient care standards and conducts periodic performance evaluations.
• Stays current on trends in nursing practice, outpatient care and team training.
• Communicates with patients and families to provide emotional support and compassionate care.
• Assesses, treats, transfers, and/or discharges patients as needed.
• Maintains patient and employee records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and quality standards.
• Establishes controls to monitor staff productivity and efficiency.
• Maintains effective communication among patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Ensures availability of medications, supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing staff performance in clinical, functional, and technical areas.
• Conducts routine rounds and evaluates nursing staff across all units.
• Reports concerns to the Center Administrator and/or Clinic Manager.
• Completes and follows up on incident reports.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and training related to clinical practice, compliance, and professional development.
• Educates staff on clinical processes, competencies, regulations, and emerging trends.
• Interviews nursing candidates and provides hiring recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Adheres to infection control and safety standards, including proper hand hygiene and disposal of materials.
• Follows occupational exposure protocols when incidents occur.
• Oversees nursing operations across all service areas, including but not limited to Emergency Room, Vaccination, Laboratory, Extended Hours Clinics, Home Visits, Community Outreach, OPD, and Minor Surgery.
• Documents and monitors clinical records, participates in team huddles, coordinates orders, and conducts follow-up calls aligned with quality measures.
• Performs additional duties as authorized by the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing and/or Department of Health.

Minimum Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Executive Nursing, Administration, and/or Leadership , as required by law (required).

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of proven experience in clinical supervision and/or nursing leadership roles.

Licenses / Certifications

• Active license as Specialist Nurse issued by the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing
• Current membership with the Puerto Rico College of Nursing Professionals
• Current CPR-BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or ATLS certifications
• Certification in Tuberculin test administration and reading

Additional Requirements

Full availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays among the east region centers in Puerto Rico.

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Essential Worker

As recognized leaders of the comprehensive primary health in Puerto Rico, we reaffirm our commitment to always offer medical services to our patients, even during emergency events and/or natural disasters. NeoMed Center employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services, even in such circumstances. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that NeoMed Center may require your services during and immediately following such events.

EEOC

NeoMed Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. NeoMed Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.