Skyline - Director of Nursing Services

Transforming Age•Seattle, WA

18d•$145,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skyline at First Hill is Seattle’s premier luxury retirement community seeking a Director of Nursing Services. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of nursing services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people and be looking for a reliable, enjoyable role where they will be valued. Skyline is a Transforming Age community that emphasizes serving others, teamwork, hospitality, innovation, and integrity.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse.
Three years’ experience in long-term care.
Three years previous management experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work with staff and external constituents.
Strong leadership and team building skills.
Experience in system development and dementia programming.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and revise standards, guidelines, forms and job descriptions.
Provide and/or promote staff educational programs, monitor attendance and compliance with mandatory training as required.
Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings.
Coordinate the completion of the admission, discharge, and evaluation materials and process for all residents. Ensure appropriate documentation including functional assessments.
Ensure that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced.
Establish and maintain a close liaison with residents and families, promoting an environment that allows residents to function as independently as possible.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and other professional service providers.
Coordinate with appropriate department directors and supervisors for services provided to the residents.
Maintains all documentation required by state agencies.
Organizes and promotes educational opportunities for residents and families.
Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and regulations.
Maintains current knowledge for scope of practice for self and support staff.
Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth, related to clinical standards of practice, gerontology, rehabilitation, organization, management, regulatory agencies, infection control, and interpersonal skills.
Monitors usage of supplies and equipment and plan for long-range equipment replacement.
Prepares preliminary departmental Operating Budget.
Reviews, investigates and resolves customer grievances in cooperation with the Nursing Home Administrator.
Participates in presentations to appropriate community organizations and individuals to meet community established occupancy goals.
Supervises staff to provide quality services in a caring environment, which strives to preserve the residents’ independence and self-respect.
Conducts regular staff meetings to exchange information and address issues affecting resident care.
Promotes the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility, and demonstrate commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals.
Performs her duties as assigned.