Director of Nursing - RN Bellingham, WA

We are looking for a Dynamic Director of Nursing to join our Skilled Nursing Community.

130k - 150k

We are a 52 bed community 70% with long term care and excellent skilled care (30%) mix. We have an excellent administrator in place - with tenure, experienced RCM and MDS and an IP that make up their management team. Many other tenured staff who have provided care at the building for over 5 years with a handful having been with us for 10 years.

Job description

The Director of Nursing Services’ primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of quality nursing care to the residents of the facility in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards and regulations.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for overseeing the coordination and execution of facility nursing services, monitor, measure, and evaluate the outcomes of nursing care.
• The Director of Nursing oversees all nursing and related staff; provides scheduled and unscheduled performance reviews and discipline as necessary to staff.
• The Director of Nursing should enforce company policies and procedures as they relate to patient care. Ensure adequate nursing coverage; ensure nursing staff provides appropriate, timely and pertinent documentation of patient care.
• The Director of Nursing should participate actively in the facility’s quality assurance process. He/she should lead and participate in the quality improvement programs including QA committee.
• The Director of Nursing ensures that nursing practice in the facility reflects the following nursing skills
• Provide ongoing training to nursing staff to ensure provision of quality care and assessments.
• Ensures the needs of current and potential residents are met.
• The Director of Nursing should develop and implement an organized nursing system for the delivery of care and services to ensure the coordination of nursing services with other facility departments.
• Ensure nursing related expenses and staff scheduling adhere to facility budgets.
• Prepare for and oversee federal and state inspections, including execution of plan of corrections when necessary

Basic Qualification

• Education/Training: The desired minimum requirements to effectively perform position responsibilities include graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an RN degree or higher.
• Current CPR card required.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent management skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Five years of responsible nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care facility with three years in a management position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,468.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Communication skills: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)
• Patient care: 5 years (Required)
• Compliance management: 3 years (Required)
• Staff training: 2 years (Required)
• Long term care: 4 years (Required)
• Nurse management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,468 - $150,000