Director of Nursing Services RN - Relocation assistance available

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Salary: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

(Relocation assistance offered for candidates outside of the area)

Status: Full-time

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply at: www.TeamAvamere.com

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:


* 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 c...