Director of Nursing Services - RN - Avamere Rehab of Shoreline

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Type: Full-Time, Salaried ($100K - $160K DOE)

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

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We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! As the DNS at Avamere Rehab of Shoreline, you'll get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those you serve.

If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further, we would love to have you join the Avamere Family.

Employee Perks:


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities


* Career Development


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


* Generous employee referral program


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


* 401K retirement plan with employer match


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

The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

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 ...