Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Director of Nursing Services (RN):

Status: Full-time

Wage: $150,000 - $185,000 DOE

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St.

Tacoma, WA 98404

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.


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

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 a skilled nursing facility (SNF).


* Must have a minimum 6 months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.


* 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 computer documentation systems.


* Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Employee Perks:


* Free meals to all employees


* Tuition assistance


* Mentorship opportunities


* Employee assistanc...