Interim Nursing Director: Resident Care Leader

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead Nursing Services, ensuring care plans meet physician orders and resident needs while maintaining regulatory compliance. The position requires 24-hour supervision and oversight of the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities include coordinating resident care plans, communicating policies to staff, participating in admissions decisions, and contributing to daily management meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an 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.

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead Nursing Services, ensuring care plans meet physician orders and resident needs while maintaining regulatory compliance. The position requires 24-hour supervision and oversight of the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities include coordinating resident care plans, communicating policies to staff, participating in admissions decisions, and contributing to daily management meetings.