Director of Nursing (DON)

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Float Director of Nursing to lead nursing services and ensure quality resident care in a fast‑paced setting.

The role requires active RN licensure, a nursing degree, and supervisory experience; you will coordinate care plans, supervise staff, and participate in admissions decisions.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to maintain regulatory compliance and support a safe, compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state where practicing.
• Nursing degree (Associate or Bachelor) from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years nursing supervisory experience; five years in long-term/acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total care plans for residents in accordance with physicians' orders and regulations.
• Communicate and interpret policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and assist with visits for prospective residents.
• Attend daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned with or without notice.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing supervision

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing is looking for a Float Director of Nursing!! Short Term Assignments Available

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.