Interim Director of Nursing (D.O.N) Central Valley

Sweetwater Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Director of Nursing for an 8 to 12 week short-term assignment. The role oversees Nursing Services, ensures compliance with physicians' orders and regulatory standards, and provides 24-hour supervision to the nursing staff.

In collaboration with administration, you will manage admissions, coordinate care plans, and lead the nursing department to maintain quality resident care. RN licensure, a nursing degree, and prior supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and management of Nursing Services.
• Provide 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services.
• Direct the Nursing Department to meet quality standards and regulations.
• In absence of Administrator, assume center operations responsibility.
• Conduct nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).

Skills

Nursing supervision

Staff coordination

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing

Job description

!!SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENT FOR DIRECTOR OF NURSING 8 TO 12 WEEKS!!

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.