Director of Nursing DNS

Today we operate or manage more than 200 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and senior living campuses in 28 states. This specific facility is located in southeast Washington and focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, our team crafts individualized plans to each patient seeking short-term or long-term care. Our goal is to make your goals a reality and achieve the maximum level of independence possible for each patient and resident. Our staff is strong and management is committed to making sure you are valued and that your work-life balance is consistent. We continue to look for innovative ways to enhance resident and patient care.

The 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 all applicable laws, regulations, and our standards.

Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

throughout employment.

• Must have supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation

Specific Job Requirements:

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must be able to collect, analyze, and manage data
• Must have expert knowledge in field of practice
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post

acute care facility

• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to the company's Code of Conduct

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
• Must be able to recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
• Must be able to assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
• Must be able to effectively manage department budget
• Must be able to direct care provided by nursing staff
• Must be able to provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Must be able to perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Must be able to effectively manage and operate within budget
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance