D.O.N. needed for the Central Valley

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fresno, CA is seeking an RN with strong leadership to oversee Nursing Services, ensuring care in line with physician orders and state regulations. The Nurse Manager will supervise the nursing department, coordinate resident care plans, participate in admissions decisions, and attend daily and weekly management meetings, with duties that may change as needed.

Must hold an active California RN license, an Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing, and at least two years of nursing

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plans for the total care of each resident in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Interpret and enforce facility policies to nursing staff and monitor practice.
• Participate in admissions decisions and visit prospective residents.
• Attend daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or complaints.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.