Director of Nursing Atascadero

Sweetwater Care; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking an RN supervisor responsible for administering Nursing Services and 24-hour supervision of the Nursing Department. The role directs the nursing team to meet quality standards per federal, state, and company guidelines, stepping in for the Administrator when needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating resident care, interpreting policies, and participating in admissions and management meetings. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum five years in long-term or acute health care; at least 2 years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care in line with physician orders and policies.
• Communicate policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and care planning meetings.
• Lead management discussions on resident status, census, and staffing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Policy interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing is a staffing agency providing temporary solutions to employer’s needs. We are looking for Individuals who are willing to help us fill those roles and have a passion for health care & helping others.

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.