Nursing Home Director jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Nursing Home Director directs and conducts the day-to-day activities of the nursing home in accordance with established policies. Implements changes to improve nursing home and reviews ongoing activities. Being a Nursing Home Director communicates with patients to ensure quality care. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Nursing Home Director typically reports to top management. The Nursing Home Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Nursing Home Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Nursing
  • River Walk Care Center
  • Porterville, CA FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    JOB DESCRIPTION


    Department: Nursing Services

    Reports to: Administrator

    Reporting to this position: Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant

    Job Classification: Administrative/Management


    Position Purpose

    Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care and services to the residents.


    Required Qualifications

    • Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California
    • Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
    • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
    • Current CPR certification.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities

    • Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
    • Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
    • Participates in all admission decisions.
    • Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
    • Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
    • Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
    • Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.
    • Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
    • Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
    • Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
    • Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.
    • Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
    • Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
    • Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
    • Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
    • Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.
    • Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
    • Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
    • Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
    • Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.
    • Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.
    • Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
    • May provide direct nursing care as necessary.
    • Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act and Disabled Persons Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.

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Assistant Director Nursing RN
  • Rosewood - a HumanGood community
  • Bakersfield, CA FULL_TIME
  • Under general supervision, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating nursing services to meet the total needs o...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Windsor Arvin Post Acute Care
  • Arvin, CA FULL_TIME
  • Windsor Post Acute of Arvin is now hiring a Director of Nursing (DON)! Come join our winning team! Welcome Bonus: $5,000 Who we are: Windsor Cares - it’s more than a name! Windsor Post Acute of Arvin ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing, D.O.N
  • Links Staffing
  • Porterville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Links Staffing is Looking for a Director of Nursing ( DON) to serve in the Central Valley!!! Position Description Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Director of Nursing, D.O.N
  • Sweetwater Care
  • Porterville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Links Staffing is Looking for a Director of Nursing ( DON) to serve in the Central Valley!!! Position Description Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Gateway Post Acute
  • Porterville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Director Of Nursing Sign-On Bonus being offered, apply for details!! Relocation assistance offered!! 100% Paid benefits for you and Family Cell phone allowance We are looking for an experienced Direct...
  • 8 Days Ago

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staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - House Supervisor - $51-76 per hour
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job D...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Lightyear Health
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • "We're excited to offer a $20,000 sign-on / relocation bonus! Lightyear Health is looking for an empathetic and tech-sav...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Worker) - MHRC
  • Crestwood Behavioral Health
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work w...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Associate Dean of Nursing - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
  • Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of Marsha Fuerst ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Director
  • Stars Behavioral Health Group
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adventist Health Kern County, Administrative Director, Operations
  • Adventist Health
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Job Description Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraord...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist (PsyD & PhD) - 100% Remote - Bakersfield, CA
  • LifeStance Health
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct RN Theory Instructor - (Med-Surg)
  • Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Job Description Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director, Nursing Instruc...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. It covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Valley region. Bakersfield's population is around 380,000, making it the 9th-most populous city in California and the 52nd-most populous city in the nation. The Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County, had a 2010 census population of 839,631, making it the 62nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The more built-up urban area that includes Bakersfield and...
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Income Estimation for Nursing Home Director jobs
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Bakersfield, California area prices
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