Director of Nursing Services / DNS (RN)

$10, 000.00 Sign on Bonus or Relocation Assistance offered

Status: Full-Time

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

Setting: Skilled Nursing (SNF)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim - 1000 S 5th Ave, Sequim, WA 98382

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Join our team as the Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN and lead a skilled, compassionate nursing department dedicated to exceptional resident care in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing / RN leader who thrives in a SNF environment and is committed to quality outcomes, staff development, and regulatory excellence. If you are a strong RN leader ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Responsibilities:

• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies/procedures and evidence-based practice.
• Perform administrative duties as Director of Nursing, including employee performance evaluations, maintaining ongoing nursing competencies, and completing required reports.
• 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 to remain current on Director of Nursing / RN best practices and regulatory changes; provide leadership for nursing in-service education.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Qualifications:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in this state; BSN preferred.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Must be able to take emergency calls after hours, up and including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility; prior Director of Nursing (DNS) experience strongly preferred.
• 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

Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Benefits at Avamere:

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN team, including:

• 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.

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

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