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Director of Nursing Services DNS - RN - Skilled Nursing Facility - Seattle, WA

Avamere, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Sign-on Bonus: $10,000.00 +/- relocation assistance

Status: Full-Time

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

Setting: Skilled Nursing (SNF)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Avenue SW - Seattle, WA 98116

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We are seeking an experienced

Director of Nursing / RN

leader who thrives in a SNF environment and is committed to quality outcomes, staff development, and regulatory excellence. If you are a strong

RN

leader ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

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

Perform administrative duties as Director of Nursing, including employee performance evaluations, maintaining ongoing nursing competencies, and completing required reports.

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.

Collaborate with the Medical Director to assure quality of care.

Attend continuing education programs to remain current on Director of Nursing / RN best practices and regulatory changes; provide leadership for nursing in-service education.

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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in this state; 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.

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility; prior Director of Nursing (DNS) experience strongly preferred.

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.

Benefits

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

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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