DIRECTOR OF NURSING, D.O.N IMMEDIATELY NEEDED

Sweetwater Care; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an experienced Nursing Services Administrator to oversee 24-hour nursing supervision and manage the Nursing Department in accordance with physician orders and resident needs. The role ensures quality standards per Federal, State, and Sweetwater Care guidelines, and steps in for center operations in the Administrator's absence.

The incumbent conducts the nursing process under the Nurse Practice Act, requiring active RN licensure, an associate or bachelor’s degree, and

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience; 5 years in long-term or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards according to laws and company standards.
• Oversees 24-hour nursing supervision and administration of nursing services.
• Assumes center operations in the Administrator's absence and coordinates resident care plans.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Policy interpretation

Team communication

Education

RN licensure (state)

AS/BSN nursing degree

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 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. 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.