Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Salary: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 (Annual)

Status: Full-time

Position Type: Salaried

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah - 805 Front St S, Issaquah, WA 98027

Employee Perks:


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities


* Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more


* Generous employee referral program


* Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


* 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


* Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Develop a written plan of care for each resident and review all medical and nursing treatments to ensure they are in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.


* Implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department, and monitor the facility's QI, QM and survey reports.


* Assist in the planning, scheduling and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers.


* Review and revise care plans and assessments, and ensure that all personnel involved in providing care are aware of the resident's care plan.


* Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care.


* Participate in and develop reviews of the discharge plans and prepare reports for the Care Plan Committee as directed.


* Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures.


* Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.


* 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.


* Provide direct nursing care as necessary.


* Prepare, plan and operate under the nursing department budget.


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


* Attend continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, and participate in/provide leadership for in-service training for nursing personnel.

Qualifications:


* Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.


* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.


* Must have a minimum 3 years of experience as a supervisor in skilled nursing.

Experience as a SNF Director of Nursing is highly preferred.


* Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guid...