3+ years of Nurse Management experience in skilled nursing or hospital settings.
Proven communication and customer service skills.
Strong teamwork and organizational abilities.
Background check, physical, and drug screening required.
Responsibilities
Plan and direct the nursing service department's operations.
Develop and update nursing policies and procedures.
Maintain a reference library for nursing materials.
Create and update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Establish a nursing service organizational structure.
Report to the Administrator on nursing department operations.
Participate in facility inspections by government agencies.
Assist in developing action plans for quality assurance.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package.
Benefits start on the 1st of the month after hire.
Incentive programs including sign-on bonuses.
Relocation assistance available, terms may vary.
Full Job Description
Description
Position at Plum Tree Care Center
Relocation Assistance available for move to San Jose area!
Plum Tree Care Center, San Jose CA 95124
Director of Nursing $170,000.00 - $195,000.00 DOE / Requires DON Experience in a SNF
Relocation Assistance/Sign On Bonus Availability
Please note: CA is not a Compact State. A valid, unencumbered, CA RN license and experience as a DON in CA is required for this position.
Plum Tree Care Center, a 76 bed Generations Healthcare facility, is looking for a Director of Nursing to join our team. This is a 5 star facility, that is fully staffed!
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department for long term care while in compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and company's regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Benefits:
Competitive Benefits
Benefits offered on 1st of the month following hire date
Benefits & Incentive programs are subject to eligibility requirements & may change at anytime
Incentive programs include Sign-on bonuses and Relocation Assistance terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on date of hire
Essential Duties:
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR'S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and nursing service objectives and philosophies.
Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
Qualifications:
Current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
3 years of Nurse Management experience in a post-acute / skilled nursing facility, LTC or hospital required.
Strong communication, excellent customer service, teamwork and organizational skills.
This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
