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NMVH Hospital Administrator (DOH/NMVH#13359)

Salary

 

$51.72 - $82.76 Hourly

$107,584 - $172,135 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C13

Posting Details

 
Interviews are anticipated within two (2) weeks of closing date.

The Department of Health (DOH) Facilities Management Division (FMD) is responsible for the Office of Facilities Management (OFM) and oversight of seven Health Care Facilities: Fort Bayard Medical Center (FBMC), NM Veterans Home (NMVH), Turquoise Lodge Hospital (TLH), NM Rehabilitation Center (NMRC), Sequoya Adolescent Treatment Center (SATC), NM Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) and Meadows LTC,  and the Los Lunas Community Program. OFM has several key areas of responsibility supporting the seven facilities and DOH overall, these include: Facilities Fiscal Office, Facilities Operations Management, Capital Project Management, Capital Asset Management, and Risk and Loss Management. The seven facilities provides chemical dependency and rehabilitation services, adult psychiatric services, forensic services, long-term care services, community based services, developmentally disabled community services and adolescent treatment and reintegration services to NM residents in need of such services across New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position provides comprehensive executive direction to the staff of a 131 bed long-term care veterans home. The primary responsibility of the job position is to coach, direct, and monitor the quality of care and the quality of life of the veterans residing in the New Mexico State Veterans' Home. The Administrator acts as direct oversight to the self-managed work teams of the residences and is responsible for evaluating the outcomes of care, census, and work, both individually and as a long-term team.

How does it get done?

 
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Enterprise Management - develop an understanding and knowledge of DOH and state government vital day-to-day business structure, practices, and processes, leading to improved value and quality of delivered services. Mentor NMVH leadership and management staff with the above mentioned knowledge and foster the development of all NMVH staff.
Fiscal Management - provide proper fiscal oversight to ensure that the cost to operate the hospital is known and to properly predict revenue to stabilize the finances of the facility.
Licensing / Survey / Accreditation- Licensing, Survey, and Accreditation ¿ manage the facility / hospital within conditions and requirements set forth by specified regulatory agencies - position will interpret, direct, implement, and enforce all federal and state guidelines, healthcare rules, regulations, and policies and procedures.
Staff, admissions and census management - Grow the number of state staff through retention first, and recruitment second, to assist in increasing the admissions and census, ensuring that all areas of quality care and campus oversight are properly addressed.

Who are the customers?

 
The primary customers are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties, and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to falling health and well-being. Additionally, will support widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents).

Ideal Candidate

 
An ideal candidate would have the following key qualities and experience:

Licensed as a long-term care administrator.
Executive level experience with broad business strategy and knowledge on running a long-term care facility.
Extensive understanding of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regulations, as well as experience in working with the US Department of Veteran Affairs.
Critical thinking and communication skills and ability to handle complex medical issues to include end-of-life situations.
Experienced in healthcare budget cycles and ability to forecast and anticipate unforeseen issues and devise solutions that will enhance and directly support the care giving efforts of the facility.
Ability to work with families and handle sensitive issues while simultaneously ensuring the primary mission of quality care of the residents placed within NMVH charge.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and eight (8) years of management experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification. May require licensure as Nursing Home Administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.  

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in a standard office setting with extensive use of computers and other office equipment, prolonged periods of sitting, typing and viewing a computer screen, must be able to regularly travel the campus of the facility. May be exposed to varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, and patient settings. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: George Morgan (505) 660-0350 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted
03/19/2026
Job Reference
162185
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Category
Administrative
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