Director of Nursing Services RN - Skilled Nursing Facility - Shoreline, WA

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Status: Full-Time

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday

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

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Responsible for management of the nursing services department and for the direction and supervision of all nursing service functions and activities.

Responsible for the quality of resident care and ensure that sufficient and properly prepared personnel carry out functions of nursing services to provide the highest quality of care.

Develops, directs the implementation, and ensures compliance of standard of nursing practice and regulatory compliance within the nursing service department.

Responsibilities:


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


* Perform administrative duties such as employee performance evaluations, ensure system for ongoing competencies of nursing staff, completing reports as indicated.


* 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 designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession and participate in/provide leadership for in-service training for nursing


* 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


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


* Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare


* 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

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.

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