Director of Nursing, D.O.N

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

Job summary

FullShift Staffing in California seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services at a long-term or acute care facility. You will oversee 24-hour nursing operations, ensure adherence to physician orders, and maintain regulatory compliance under the Nurse Practice Act.

Strong leadership, communication, and staff supervision skills are essential. The role requires active California RN licensure, a nursing degree, and several years of supervisory experience in relevant settings.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of California is required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2 years nursing supervisory experience; 5 years in long-term or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Nursing Services and 24-hour supervision.
• Ensure care quality in compliance with physicians' orders and regulations.
• Lead admissions discussions and coordinate resident care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing is Looking for a Director of Nursing ( DON) to serve in the Central Valley!!!

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.