Director of Nursing (DNS)

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Independence (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, D​n

DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the ​

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Evergreen Healthcare Group is requesting a Director of Nursing (DNS) for Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Oregon. The role focuses on managing day-to-day nursing operations, ensuring high standards of resident care, and maintaining compliance with licensure requirements.

The DNS will lead care planning, supervision of nursing staff, and adherence to state and federal regulations, while driving continuous quality improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
• Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Demonstrates understanding of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
• Ensures reporting departments meet state and federal licensure requirements and coordinates quality assurance programs.
• Oversees the ED functions in the absence of the ED director.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Policy development

Quality assurance

Staff recruitment and supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nursing license in Oregon

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing

Job description

Director of Nursing (DNS)

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group!

Job Summary:

Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
• Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
• Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure. Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
• Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Required: Current Registered Nursing license in Oregon
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing
• Preferred: Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center

1525 Monmouth Avenue , Independence, OR 97351, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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