Travel Director of Nursing

OPCO Skilled Management; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Nursing Services Administrator to oversee the nursing department and ensure patient care aligns with physicians' orders and regulatory requirements. The role requires RN licensure, an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, and supervisory experience.

You will manage admissions decisions, coordinate care plans, and lead the nursing team to maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed 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

• Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident in line with physician orders, regulations and policies.
• Interprets and communicates policies to nursing staff and monitors practice.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in management meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or complaints.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing supervision

Education

Associate or Bachelor 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.