Nursing Director: Lead Resident Care & Operations

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

Job summary

FullShift Staffing seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead Nursing Services in the Central Valley. The DON ensures 24-hour supervision, oversees the Nursing Department, and maintains quality care per physician orders and applicable regulations.

The role requires RN licensure in the state, and an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Supervisory experience in long-term or acute care is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• RN licensure 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 preferred.

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 in-state

Nursing supervisory experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

FullShift Staffing seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead Nursing Services in the Central Valley. The DON ensures 24-hour supervision, oversees the Nursing Department, and maintains quality care per physician orders and applicable regulations.

The role requires RN licensure in the state, and an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Supervisory experience in long-term or acute care is preferred but not required.