Director of Nursing

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Washington Care Center is seeking a Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop and direct the nursing department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The role ensures the highest quality of care and compliance, while guiding staff and residents with professionalism.

The candidate will mentor RN, LPN, and CNA teams, oversee budgets and scheduling, keep CEU credits current, and report updates to the Executive Director. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• 2+ years in geriatric nursing, including meds, delivery systems, and pharmacies.
• 2+ years in supervisory/management with budgets, staff development, training, scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct the nursing department.
• Ensure sufficient staff to maintain quality of care and resident wellbeing.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Safeguard resident and staff information per regulations.
• Mentor and train RN, LPN, CNA staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Keep Executive Director updated on resident, staffing and service plan changes.
• Attend CEU programs and regular trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Education

RN license

Tools

CMS knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Washington Care Center in is seeking a Director of Nursing thatwill plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the facility’s nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, as may be directed by the Executive Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the delivery of nursing services to include planning, implementing, and evaluating the care plan of each resident to maximize resident quality of life and quality of care with the integration of resident rights.
• Responsible for making sure that there is adequate staff in number and ability to maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing for each resident that meets the state and federal regulations.
• Keeps the facility in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and that resident and staff information is made available only according to the state or federal regulations.
• Maintains safety rules and procedures that incorporate federal and state regulations and company policies.
• Observes, mentors, and trains new and current staff including RN, LPN, CNA's to facility’s programs, policies and procedures and holds staff accountable for duties assigned.
• Keeps the Executive Director up to date on resident changes, staffing changes and service plan changes.
• Attends and participate in continuing education programs keeping CEUs credits up to date and attend and participate in training, in-services, and staff meetings.

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements

• RN license in good standings.
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.
• 2+ years in supervisory/management position, including experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling.
• Meets all health requirements imposed by law.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of MDS process, state and federal survey, and CMS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be organized and have ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families and community staff in a confidential and professional manner.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Washington Care Center

2821 S Walden St, Seattle, WA 98142, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.