Executive Director of Post-Acute Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Registered Nurse with leadership skills to administer nursing services in accordance with physician orders and state regulations. This role oversees 24-hour nursing operations and guides the nursing staff to maintain high-quality resident care.

The nurse-in-charge will participate in admissions decisions, coordinate care plans, and attend management meetings to review resident status and census changes. Colorado licensure and relevant degrees are required.

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.

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.

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a Registered Nurse with leadership skills to administer nursing services in accordance with physician orders and state regulations. This role oversees 24-hour nursing operations and guides the nursing staff to maintain high-quality resident care.

The nurse-in-charge will participate in admissions decisions, coordinate care plans, and attend management meetings to review resident status and census changes. Colorado licensure and relevant degrees are required.