INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING

SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of Nursing Services on a temporary basis. Responsible for the overall direction,

coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents. Provides quality care that is consistent with company and

regulatory standards. May be designated to assume responsibilities of daily operations of the facility in the Administrator’s absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Confirms nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and

regulatory standards.

budget and intervenes as needed.

of medications and treatments.

programs and services. Oversees employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance

appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.

resident population.

needs of patients / residents.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

nursing preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

May be required to respond to critical issues on a 24 / 7 basis. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or

fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients

weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne

particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions for the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state

and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines

relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the

job duties may be altered from time to time.

SALARY RANGE : $155,000 to $165,000 PER YEAR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE