Interim Director of Nursing Lodi/Northern CA Area

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

Job summary

FullShift Staffing seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) for the Northern California region. The DON will oversee Nursing Services, ensure 24-hour supervision, and align care with physicians’ orders and regulatory standards.

The role requires RN licensure and applicable supervisory experience to maintain quality in a multi-resident setting. The Director will collaborate with administration, participate in admissions decisions, and guide the nursing team through policies and procedures while ensuring

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility policies.
• Ensures 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to meet quality standards.
• Directs nursing processes and acts under the State Nurse Practice Act ofRegistered Nurse licensure.
• Participates in admissions decisions and reviews resident status with management team meetings.
• Performs duties and responsibilities as assigned by administration and may adapt as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing

Job description

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

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.