Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the delivery of nursing services to include planning, implementing, and evaluating the care plan of each resident to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care with the integration of resident rights.
• Ensures there is adequate staff in number and ability to maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing for each resident that meets the state and federal regulations.
• Maintains safety rules and procedures that incorporate federal and state regulations and company policies.
• Observes, mentors, and trains new and current staff including RN, LPN, CNA's to facility’s programs, policies and procedures and holds staff accountable for duties assigned.
• Keeps the Executive Director up to date on resident changes, staffing changes and service plan changes.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs keeping CEUs credits up to date and attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements

• RN license in good standings.
• Minimum of 2+ years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.
• Minimum of 2+ years in supervisory/management position, including experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling.
• Must have met all health requirements imposed by law.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of MDS process, state and federal survey, and CMS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be organized and have ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families and community staff in a confidential and professional manner.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Golden Sonora Care Center 19929 Greenley Rd Sonora, CA 95370

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.