Director of Nursing (DON) – Long-Term Care

Location: Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center – Del Norte, CO
Address: 119 Bastille Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: 970-731-4330
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay + Benefits

Grow Your Nursing Career with Us

Are you a compassionate and experienced nursing leader ready to make a real impact? Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to guide our clinical team and ensure the highest standards of resident-focused care.

At Pine Ridge, we do more than provide care; we create meaningful connections. Our supportive environment allows you to build relationships with residents as they recover, regain independence, and achieve their health goals.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support nursing staff in delivering exceptional care
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations
  • Onboard, train, and mentor nursing personnel
  • Oversee care planning, quality assurance, and risk management
  • Build strong relationships with residents, families, and care teams

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school
  • Previous leadership experience in long-term care (other qualifying experience considered)
  • Strong communication and team-building skills
  • A passion for resident-centered care

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Daily Pay – access earnings when you need them
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Extensive PTO package
  • Free life insurance and legal assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement (including BSN support)
  • Employer-sponsored life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Fund & PTO donation program
  • Career advancement and leadership training opportunities

Why Choose Pine Ridge

At Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, you’ll enjoy the independence to lead your team while benefiting from a strong network of clinical and educational support. We empower our nursing leaders with the tools, resources, and collaboration they need to succeed because you’re never in this alone.

Apply Today

Stop by in person or call us at 970-731-4330
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
119 Bastille Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

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