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

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

Status : Full-Time

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

Schedule : Monday-Friday

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

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 :

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

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

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