Director of Nursing Services (DNS) - SNF

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Road SE Salem, Oregon 97302

Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/

Are you a seasoned Director of Nursing (DON) looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Sunnyside Transitional Care in Salem, OR, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our skilled nursing team and drive excellence in patient care.
What We're Looking For:


* Proven experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing or post-acute setting


* Strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and staff development skills


* A passion for delivering high-quality patient care

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


* Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Low individual and family deductible.


* 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


* Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


* EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


* Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


* Generous employee referral bonus program.


* Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


* Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


* Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities


* Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department


* Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made my authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed


* Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approval


* Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents


* Assist the Administrator and/or the HR Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel


* Assist the HR Director in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service department (e.g., RNs, LPNs, CNAs, medication aides, etc.)

Qualifications:


* Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university


* Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years o...