What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Director of Nursing position at Golden Madera Care Center?
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Evergreen Healthcare group seeks an Interim Director of Nursing for their Skilled Nursing Facility in Merced California.
Excellent growing company!
Qualifications:
- Currently licensed/registered in the state of California. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Have two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Job Requirements:
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
- Collect, analyze, and manage data
- Have expert knowledge in field of practice
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Essential Functions
- Able to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
- Willing to recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
- Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
- Be able to effectively manage department budget
- Able to direct care provided by nursing staff
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be licensed RN and have 1 year Director of Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care Facility.