*Interim Director of Nursing Elk Grove/Nothern CA Area*

Sweetwater Care; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing in Northern CA is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee Nursing Services, ensure quality care, and supervise staff 24/7 in accordance with regulations.

The DON will coordinate admissions, manage the nursing process, and ensure compliance with physician orders and the State Nurse Practice Act. RN licensure and a BSN/ASN are required with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for total care of each resident in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitors practices.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily/weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status and census changes.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing supervision

Long-term/acute care

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing is Looking for a Director of Nursing ( DON) to serve in the Northern CA Area!!!

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.