Director of Nursing DON Float Northern CA

Sweetwater Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead Nursing Services in the Northern CA region on a short-term assignment. The DON will oversee 24-hour supervision, ensure care quality per federal and state standards, and manage center operations in the administrator's absence.

Requirements include RN licensure, an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, and at least five years in health care with two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice is required.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least two years of nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs nursing services and administers care in accordance with physicians' orders and regulatory standards.
• Oversees 24-hour supervision and coordinates total resident care plans.
• Communicates policies to nursing staff and participates in admissions decisions and management meetings.

Skills

RN licensure

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing is Looking for a Director of Nursing ( DON) to serve in the Northern CA Region!!! Short Term Assignment Available

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.