Director of Nursing definition

Director of Nursing means the Registered Nurse Level 5, appointed as such, who has charge of the nursing staff and who may also be required to supervise other staff (including domestic staff).

Director of Nursing means an individual who is responsible for the nursing services provided in a nursing care institution.

Director of Nursing means a registered nurse with overall responsibility for clinical nursing, and nursing management, and where applicable nursing education and/or research.

Examples of Director of Nursing in a sentence

• Overtime is subject to authorization by the Director of Nursing or designate.

• The Facility's Director of Nursing Services and the Consultant Pharmacist are authorized to destroy any excess or undesired medications in accordance with applicable law.

• Such visits shall not interfere with the operation of the nursing home or the performance of the workers’ duties and the Union Representative shall inform the Administrator or Director of Nursing of his/her visits prior to entering the nursing home’s premises.

• Written requests for a personal leave of absence without pay will be considered on an individual basis by the Director of Nursing or her designate.

• Be sure to include name of the new Administrator, Director of Nursing or Medical Director, as appropriate.

More Definitions of Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing means the nurse who has authority and responsibility for all nursing services and nursing care.

Director of Nursing means either a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, who has the authority and responsibility to administer nursing services within the facility.

Director of Nursing means a Director of Nursing, Nurse Grade 10, Bands 1 to 4, unless otherwise specified.

Director of Nursing means a position in a nursing facility or a nursing facility for mental health that is held by one or more individuals who meet the following requirements:

Director of Nursing means a registered nurse who is a direct employee, as defined in subsection (9), of the agency and who is a graduate of an approved school of nursing and is licensed in this state; who has at least 1 year of supervisory experience as a registered nurse; and who is responsible for overseeing the professional nursing and home health aid delivery of services of the agency.

Director of Nursing means a registered nurse who is responsible to the chief executive officer or administrator and has the authority and direct responsibility for all nursing services and nursing care for the entire facility at all times.

Director of Nursing means a registered nurse