Director of Nursing (DON) needed ASAP

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking an experienced Nursing Services Supervisor to oversee nursing operations for residents, ensuring compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards. The role includes 24-hour supervision, staff interpretation of policies, and directing the Nursing Department to maintain quality care.

The successful candidate will hold an RN license in the state, possess an Associate or Bachelor degree in Nursing, and have substantial supervisory experience in long-term or acute

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plans for total resident care in compliance with physician orders, regulations, and facility policies.
• Interpret and enforce policies to nursing staff and monitor practice and implementation.
• Participate in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admission.
• Attend daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or complaints.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

RN License

Nursing Supervision

Healthcare Management

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

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 least2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

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