Director of Nursing Services RN - Relocation assistance available

Avamere • Tacoma, WA

4d • $140,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing Services (RN) is responsible for developing a written plan of care for each resident, implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department, and monitoring the facility’s QI, QM and survey reports. This role also involves assisting in the planning, scheduling, and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers. The Director of Nursing Services will review and revise care plans and assessments, ensuring all personnel are aware of the resident’s care plan. They will develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care. Additionally, this position participates in and develops reviews of discharge plans, prepares reports for the Care Plan Committee, and monitors nursing care to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. The Director of Nursing Services determines staffing needs and work assignments, provides leadership training, and offers direct nursing care as necessary. This role also involves preparing and operating under the nursing department budget, participating in state and federal surveys, and attending continuing education programs.

Requirements

• 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 skilled nursing.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a SNF Director of Nursing is highly preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance offered for candidates outside of the area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager