Interim Nursing Director - Lead Resident Care & Compliance

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for an interim assignment. The role oversees nursing services, ensures compliance with federal, state and facility standards, and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in California, an Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing, and has several years of long-term or acute care experience with supervisory responsibilities.

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.

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.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing leadership

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing for an interim assignment. The role oversees nursing services, ensures compliance with federal, state and facility standards, and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in California, an Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing, and has several years of long-term or acute care experience with supervisory responsibilities.