Travel Director of Nursing

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners is seeking an experienced Nursing Services Administrator to lead the Nursing Department in Dallas, TX. You will ensure care aligns with physicians' orders and regulatory standards.

You will oversee 24-hour supervision, participate in admissions decisions, and guide the nursing process from assessment through evaluation under the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state
• Assoc./Bachelors degree in nursing
• 5 years in long-term or acute health care; 2+ years supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total care plans for residents in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Communicate policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents.
• Attend daily/weekly management meetings to discuss resident status and concerns.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Healthcare management

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Region(s): Texas, New Mexico and Missouri.

Your Job Summary

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.

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