RN Director of Nursing
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
About Briarwood Health Care Center
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others? At Briarwood Health Care Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care, compassion, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to our residents. Located in the heart of Denver, Colorado, near City Park and the Botanic Gardens, our facility is proud to have earned a 5-Star CMS rating for Quality Measures and a 4-Star overall rating. We were also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 for High Performing Long-Term Care.
As an agency-free facility, we foster a stable, dedicated team environment where our staff can truly thrive while delivering the highest standard of care.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to lead our 204-bed facility as the RN Director of Nursing. In this pivotal role, you will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing department. Your mission is to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in strict accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
You will serve as a vital liaison between patients, families, and support departments to adequately plan for patient needs. This position requires you to collect, analyze, and manage data to drive continuous improvement, while making independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. You will implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department, ensuring that all staff adhere to company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Beyond leadership, you will exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients, assisting in critical tasks such as patient evacuation and performing functions of a staff nurse as required. You will work productively on an interdisciplinary team, maintaining professional working relationships with all associates and vendors while upholding the confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information.
Equal Opportunity
Briarwood Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePlan, develop, organize, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing department
- check_circleRecruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
- check_circleAssign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
- check_circleDirect care provided by nursing staff and perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- check_circleCollect, analyze, and manage data to ensure quality patient care
- check_circleCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- check_circleEffectively manage the department budget and operate within financial constraints
- check_circleAssist in the evacuation of patients during emergencies
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
- verifiedCurrently licensed/registered in applicable State
- verifiedTwo (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
- verifiedCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- verifiedRead, write, speak, and understand the English language
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, RN, Asn, CPR Certification, Cna, LPN, English Language.
Education: Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university.
Frequently asked questions about RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
What does a RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will plan, develop, organize, and direct the overall operation of the nursing department; recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff; assign appropriate level of cnas and lpns per shift; and direct care provided by nursing staff and perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
What are the requirements for this RN Director of Nursing role?expand_more
To qualify for the RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center position, applicants should have: Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university; Currently licensed/registered in applicable State; Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting; CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; and Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Where is the RN Director of Nursing role at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center located?expand_more
RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is based in 1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this RN Director of Nursing job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has listed this RN Director of Nursing role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this RN Director of Nursing role?expand_more
RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center include Registered Nurse; RN; Asn; CPR Certification; Cna; LPN; and English Language.
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Educational requirements for this role: Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university.
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RN Director of Nursing at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center operates as a 120-bed subacute rehabilitation and nursing facility located in Needham, Massachusetts. Situated within the residential heart of Needham, just a short distance from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, the center provides specialized medical and supportive services to individuals requiring recovery or long-term care. The organization serves patients and residents by delivering comprehensive health solutions tailored to diverse medical needs in a community setting.
As an Eden Alternative certified nursing home, the facility implements a patient-centered care model focused on enhancing quality of life, preserving personal dignity, and offering meaningful choices to those in its care. This approach encourages residents to actively participate in their daily environments and take an essential role in their own health management. The center maintains performance metrics that reflect a lower-than-national-average rate of rehospitalization and has exceeded all Accountable Care Organization criteria to ensure high standards of resident care and safety.
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