Interim Director of Nursing

Interim Director of Nursing (DON)

Vital Care Staffing Solutions is looking for an Interim Director of Nursing (DON) in Salem, OR 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.

• 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 NHA in his/her absence.

• Required:
  
  Current Registered Nursing license in Oregon.
• 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.

• Housing and travel provided during Interim assignment.
• Opportunity for permanent hire or additional Interim work.

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.