Director of Nursing Services DNS - RN - Skilled Nursing Facility - Seattle, WA

Director of Nursing Services / DNS (RN)

$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus or Relocation Assistance offered

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 annually DOE

Setting: Skilled Nursing (SNF)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Avenue SW - Seattle, WA 98116

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Join our team as the Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN and lead a skilled, compassionate nursing department dedicated to exceptional resident care in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing / RN leader who thrives in a SNF environment and is committed to quality outcomes, staff development, and regulatory excellence.

If you are a strong RN leader ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Responsibilities:


* Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies/procedures and evidence-based practice.


* Perform administrative duties as Director of Nursing, including employee performance evaluations, maintaining ongoing nursing competencies, and completing required reports.


* Assist the Administrator with the nursing budget and provide recommendations and maintain the budget.


* Determine the staffing needs and work assignments of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.


* Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Resident Care Managers and Charge Nurses.


* Develop and maintain effective job specific orientation for nursing services and plan/facilitates in-service training for nursing service department.


* Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility; assist the Administrator in reviewing deficiencies and developing plans of correction.


* Collaborates with the Medical Director to assure quality of care.


* Attend continuing education programs to remain current on Director of Nursing / RN best practices and regulatory changes; provide leadership for nursing in-service education.


* Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Qualifications:


* Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or


* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in this state; BSN preferred.


* Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.


* Must be able to take emergency calls after hours, up and including nights and weekends, as needed.


* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility; prior Director of Nursing (DNS) experience strongly preferred.


* Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.


* Experience with Electronic Medical Records and c...