Interim Director of Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKS STAFFING in Fresno is seeking an interim Nursing Services Administrator to oversee nursing operations, ensure care aligns with physicians' orders, and supervise 24-hour nursing services.

The role directs the Nursing Department to meet federal, state, and company standards, maintains quality of care, and steps in for the Administrator when needed, guiding assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state practiced.
• Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• 5 years in long-term or acute care; 2+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care plans per physician orders and regulations.
• Communicate policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and visit potential residents.
• Attend management meetings to discuss census, personnel, or concerns.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing supervision

Team leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

!!!COME JOIN US AT LINKS STAFFING FOR AN INTERIM POSITION!!

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.