Director of Nursing - Sub Acute (Garden Grove)

The Director of Nursing for the Subacute is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24 hour administrative responsibility for the management of all nursing functions within the Subacute Unit. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable to the Subacute Administrator. Consults and Communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation. Oversees the provision of patient care for adolescent, adult and older adult patients.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state registered nurse license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate, preferred.
• Must have at least one year of experience in nursing supervision within the last five years.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.