Director of Nursing San Luis Obispo

Sweetwater Care; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead nursing services for residents, ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise 24/7 nursing operations under physician orders and state regulations, while guiding the nursing team and ensuring patient safety.

You will participate in admissions decisions, coordinate care plans, and interpret facility policies for staff. Relocation assistance and on-site responsibilities may apply.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing required
• Minimum five years in long-term or acute health care preferred, with at least two years in nursing supervisory roles

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care in line with physician orders and regulations
• Supervise 24-hour nursing operations and staff performance
• Participate in admissions decisions and care planning
• Communicate policies to staff and monitor adherence

Skills

Nursing supervision

Care planning

Policy interpretation

Education

RN licensure in CA

Associate/Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing is a staffing agency providing temporary solutions to employer’s needs. We are looking for Individuals who are willing to help us fill those roles and have a passion for health care & helping others.

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.