INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING, D.O.N SNF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Sweetwater Care; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Ukiah, CA is seeking an accomplished Nursing Services Administrator to oversee the nursing department and ensure care aligns with physician orders and regulatory requirements. The role requires an RN licensed in California, an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, and at least two years of nursing supervision within long-term or acute care.

The position emphasizes 24-hour supervision and collaboration with administrators to maintain quality standards and resident-focused

Qualifications

• RN license in state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years nursing supervisory experience; 5 years in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care plans in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Interpret and communicate policies to nursing staff.
• Participate in admissions decisions and visits.
• Attend daily and weekly management meetings to review status, census, personnel, or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

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 least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

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