Interim Director of Nursing

Job Summary

Vital Care Staffing Solutions is looking for an Interim Director of Nursing (DNS) in Sonora, CA to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
• Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
• Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure.
• Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
• Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.

Education, Licensure, and Experience

• Required: Current Registered Nursing license in California
• PREFERRED: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• PREFERRED: Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing
• PREFERRED: Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care