Director of Nursing

Rowntree Gardens; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement Plan with matching

Job summary

Rowntree Gardens is seeking a Director of Nursing for Elmwood Care Center, a skilled nursing facility. This exempt, full-time role reports with policy oversight and 40 hours weekly, with flexible scheduling and 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies.

The position requires a California RN license, SNF experience, and robust knowledge of MDS, PPS, Title 22 and OBRA regulations. Lead interdisciplinary teams and ensure quality resident care throughout operations.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility operations.
• Familiar with California Department of Public Health surveys.
• Knowledge of MDS, PPS, Title 22 and OBRA regulations.
• Strong leadership for interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Ability to manage heavy caseload of high-acuity residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical systems support quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and physicians on resident care.
• Monitor medication management with a consulting pharmacist.
• Maintain Medical Records Audit Program for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead nursing staff and department heads in health assessments and needs.
• Respond to emergencies with calm leadership.

Skills

RN license

SNF experience

California surveys

MDS knowledge

Leadership

Interdisciplinary meetings

Job description

• Base Pay $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Join our team. Bring joy to our community.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Director of Nursing oversees and supervises all health programs and services in Elmwood Care Center, the skilled nursing facility. Works with the Elmwood Care Administrator in establishing policies and procedures in regard to Elmwood Care Center.

This Exempt position is Full-time, with minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours and schedule shall remain flexible to meet the needs of the facility, its staff, operations, and community/industrial involvement. They should be available by phone 24/7 for emergencies. Benefits are available the first of the month following 60s days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures clinical systems are in place that result in quality and positive clinical outcomes.
• Works with Medical Director and/or appropriate physician in overall resident care.
• Monitors medication management with the assistance of consulting pharmacist.
• Assures Medical Record Audit Program is in place and being adhered so assure accuracy and completeness.
• Works with nursing staff and department heads in assessment of health, psychosocial, rehabilitation and environmental needs of community members.
• Be knowledgeable of emergency procedures and act in a calm manner when there is an emergency.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• This Exempt position is Full-Time, with minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours and schedule shall remain flexible to meet the needs of the facility, its staff, operations, and community/ industrial involvement. Should be available by phone 24/7 for emergencies.
• Registered Nurse licensed in the Stated of California
• Experienced working in Skilled Nursing Facility
• Experienced in dealing and managing California Department of Public Health surveys. Able to professionally and confidently interact with Surveyors.
• Sufficient Knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS); Prospective Payment Systems (PPS); Title 22 Regulations and OBRA Regulations.
• Excellent leadership in conducting Inter-disciplinary Team Meetings; Resident Care Plan Conferences; Behavior Management Meetings.
• Able to handle heavy caseload of skilled level of care residents; short-term stay residents; and high acuity residents.

Summary

Check out our benefits of working at Rowntree Gardens (for eligible full-time employees):

• 403b Retirement Plan with matching contribution