Director of Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Nursing leader to direct its DON team. An RN with 2+ years in Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing is preferred, with knowledge of state/federal guidelines and infection control.

The DON will plan, organize and direct the Nursing Service Department, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high-quality care and financial stewardship. A full description will be provided during interviews.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license and 2+ years in Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing roles.
• Knowledge of current state and federal guidelines and infection control processes.
• Experience with CMS ratings and QA measures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the Nursing Service Department.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.
• Maintain high quality care and financial stewardship within the facility.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN background

Infection control

CMS regulations

Financial stewardship

Education

RN license

Tools

PCC/eMAR

Job description

This rapidly growing, ever evoling Long Term Care Facility seeks a nursing leader to steward its team. A Registered Nurse (RN) with 2 or more years of Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience is prefered, along with knowledge of current state and federal guidlines with knowledge of infection control processes.

Excellent Clinical leadership as evidenced by current (or most recent) facility's CMS Rating and QA ratings.

Strong understanding of Federal and State regulations.

A clear and demonstrated understanding of financial stewardship.

Experience with PCC/eMAR.

Purpose of the Director of Nursing Position

The primary purpose of the DON role is to plan, organize and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. A full description of the job will be provided to qualified applicants during the interview process.