Director of Nursing

The VCLC at Fitzsimons is a beautiful 180-bed, skilled nursing facility serving Colorado’s veterans. The Director of Nursing (DON) leads, manages, plans, organizes and directs the day-to- day clinical operations of the Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center in accordance with current regulations. The DON ensures the nursing staff provide the highest degree of quality care to the veterans and residents we serve. The DON assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical outcomes of the facility, overseeing nursing practices of the RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. The DON is accountable for data, practices, policies and procedures reviewed during QAPI, staff education, and annual CMS and VA surveys in collaboration with IDT and NHA. The Director of Nursing supervises the Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist and Nurse Managers, while reporting directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.

Fitzsimons provides long term care, short term rehab and has a secured memory care neighborhood and is conveniently located on the medical campus with UC Hospital and the Aurora VA Medical Center. We are looking for an experienced Nurse Leader who is passionate about caring for our veterans and who wants to enjoy the benefits of state employment. Experience can replace education on the application.