RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Center of Skagit Valley•Sedro-Woolley, WA

About The Position

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role directs nursing staff and care, manages department operations and budget, and supports patient needs and safety.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct nursing department operations and staff.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
Manage the department budget and operate within budget.
Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and manage data.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, protect confidential information, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Demonstrate dependable attendance, sound judgment, and productive interdisciplinary communication.
Perform required physical activities during working hours and communicate in English.