Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing Services (RN) :

Status : Full-time

Wage : $150,000

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 assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off / sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

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