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.

• Management representatives shall include the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing; Union representatives shall include the President and/or Vice-President of the Local.

• Such positions include, but are not limited to, the following: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Vice President of Nursing.

• An employee may combine her rest periods in order to have one (1) thirty (30) minute break, providing she has prior approval from the Director of Nursing.

• Except in cases of emergency not more than four enrolled nurses and/or assistants in nursing to each registered nurse shall be employed in a public hospital and for this purpose a Director of Nursing shall count.

More Definitions of Director of Nursing

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

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

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.