Travel Director of Nursing

OPCO Skilled Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead Nursing Services for residents, ensuring care follows physician orders and regulatory standards. The role includes 24-hour supervision of nursing staff and directing the Nursing Department to maintain quality care.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure in the state, an Associate or Bachelor's degree, and several years of long-term or acute care experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state where practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor22s degree in nursing.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plans for total resident care compliant with physician orders and regulations.
• Communicate and interpret policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and visit prospective residents when admissions occur.
• Participate in daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or complaints.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Region(s): All through New Mexico.

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.