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Director of Nursing

Vista Living Care
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

Memory Care & Dementia Continuity Services

Vista Living Care is looking for a compassionate and relationship-centered nurse leader to help support our integrated dementia care model across residential Memory Care and dementia-focused Home Care services.

 

This is not a traditional nursing leadership role — it’s an opportunity to help shape a continuity-focused dementia care ecosystem that prioritizes:

  •  Relationship-Centered Care
  • Caregiver Consistency
  • Smooth Transitions Across Care Settings
  • Clinical Excellence
  • Family Support Throughout the Dementia Journey


What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Resident assessments & care plans

• Medication oversight

• Clinical documentation review

• Dementia-focused caregiver education

• Quality assurance & compliance

 

Continuity of Care

• Support transitions between Home Care & Memory Care

• Coordinate communication across care settings

• Help guide families through care progression

 

Team & Family Support

• Collaborate with leadership teams

• Support caregiver coaching & clinical competency

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning

• Lead family meetings & provide clinical guidance

 

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:

  • RN or LPN License in New Mexico
  • Experience in Memory Care, Hospice, Home Health, or Senior Living
  • Strong Dementia Care Knowledge
  • Calm, Practical Leadership Style
  • Excellent Communication & Emotional Intelligence
  • Collaborative & Relationship Focused Approach to Care


Why Vista Living Care?

At Vista, we believe:

  • Continuity Matter
  • Relationships Matter
  • Caregiver Stability Matters
  • and Families Deserve Guidance, Not Just Services

You’ll join a collaborative leadership team focused on innovation, compassionate care, and operational excellence.

 

Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive Salary Based on Experience

• Flexible Leadership Structure

• Collaborative Regional Leadership Environment

• Opportunity to Help Shape an Innovative Dementia Care Model


Apply Today! https://vistaliving.com/apply/



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