Skilled Nursing Facility Director of Nursing

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Plus More!

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking an RN with leadership experience to supervise direct care staff and ensure high-quality resident care. The role focuses on geriatric nursing, staff training, scheduling, and budget awareness within regulatory standards.

The candidate must hold an Alaska RN license and have several years in geriatric settings, with supervisory background preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position at a Tribal health organization serving rural Alaska.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN, in good standing with the State of Alaska.
• Minimum of four years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies preferred.
• Two years in supervisory/management position, with experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct care services of the facility in a professional manner.
• Supervise direct care staff, including training, overseeing, motivating and evaluating department staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Training

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is the daily direct care services of the facility in a professional manner using its resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest level of care to residents in accordance with regulatory standards. Responsible for supervision of the direct care staff to include training, overseeing, motivating and evaluating department staff.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing. Additional course work in management an asset.

Minimum Experience: Minimum of four years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies preferred. Two years in supervisory/management position, with experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling preferred.

License, Certification, Registration: Must be licensed as an RN, in good standing with the State of Alaska.

Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids

Office equipment (i.e., computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Language Skills - Able to communicate effectively, in English, with personnel at all levels of the organization, with residents and their friends and family, and with members of the community. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to maintain basic financial records of expenditures of the department. Able to understand budgets.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to accurately assess residents and staff needs, problem-solve to meet those needs, to develop training for staffs needs, and to evaluate results. Individual must be a team player, well organized, and flexible.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation

Pay Range Minimum: 60.65

Employment Type

Regular Time Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Exempt: Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff… All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]

Join YKHC

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!