$ Interim Director of Nursing (DON) $

Sweetwater Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to oversee nursing services and supervise day-to-day clinical operations in partnership with the Director of Nursing. You will coordinate resident care plans, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and lead the nursing team to deliver compassionate quality care 24/7.

The position requires a valid RN/LPN license in Colorado, an associate or bachelor degree, and at least 2 years

Qualifications

• Current RN/LPN license in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plans for total care of each resident per physician orders and policies.
• Communicate and interpret policies to nursing staff; monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents.
• Lead daily/weekly management discussions on resident status and staffing.
• Ensure compassionate quality care with adequate staff coverage and clean, safe environments.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 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 Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical 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

• Coordinates 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, as needed.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN/ LPN 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.