DNS (Director of Nursing Services)

The DNS will be responsible for directing and managing nursing staff, develop care teams, organizing and evaluating the Nursing Department as a whole in order to meet the Kin On mission of care taking of our senior community members.

Role And Responsibilities

The role of the DNS is a strategic lead position which ensures the nursing department is fully staffed, beds occupied & and in review as well as being in compliance with all skilled nursing facility (SNF) regulations pertaining to Nurse Practice Act and Resident Bill of Rights at all times.

• Plan, lead, organize and active participation as a leading member of the Quality Assurance, Assessment, and Improvement Committee that oversees the nursing department operation
• Collaborate with upper management in preparing, administering, and revising the annual budget for the nursing department
• Coordinate activities and provide solutions along with social service department for referrals, screening, admission of residents
• Administer the short term rehab unit and skilled nursing facility operation according to CMS and managed care guidelines
• Is the head ambassador of the facility, thus must demonstrate compassionate and caring personality trait as well as leadership abilities
• Maintain all records of narcotic medication (Schedule II & III) administration, destruction, and disposal records as required by the Federal, State, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) board regulations
• Manage pharmacy services to ensure timely and safe delivery, destruction, administration and of medications
• Ensure SNF complies with all state, local and federal regulations, the Washington Nurse Practice Act, HIPPA, OSHA , Fire code and Resident Bill of Rights at all times with the support of internal departments and external resource
• Develop, assess and maintain elite care teams for various activities for the residents
• Ensure work flow of the nursing department is to full capacity thus beds are at mission capacity;
• Direct, manage and develop Unit Coordinators, MDS team, Short Term Rehab team, etc. to improve and maintain team function, morale and utility;
• Collaborate with various internal/external teams & members such as Human Resource, Administrator and outsourced functions on recruitment, hiring and firing, reorganizing team structure, maximize skill competencies & work performance; address skill, work flow/plan, training and educational deficiencies;
• Monitor, plan & discuss work schedules with direct reports to ensure sufficient capacity of team and reduce overtime, inefficiencies and conflicts;
• Manage as well as Delegate appropriate tasks as needed to parties handling the function which may include ongoing educational programs and training, environmental and infection control activities, technology management, etc.
• Liaise with doctors & direct reports on resident care plan needs which may include but not limited to direct, develop, implement, manage, and delegate resident assessment, MDS and RUG score maintenance and accurate database upkeep
• Work with care teams on resident assessment to perform admission screening, continued assessment and discharge of residents appropriately and according to protocol
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Active WA state Registered Nursed License
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• 5-7 years of progressive roles and responsibilities toward autonomous leadership & management track within the nursing department at a care facility, elderly care experience preferred, a minimum of 4 years a must
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills a must
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must demonstrate good business acumen, uphold the standards and principals of nursing practice, technology literate and savvy, problem solving and organizational skills, passion for senior care, ability to lead and collaborate with team members are essential part of the core practice
• Technology, laws/regulations & diversity in population served add layers of complexity to our overall operations over time, must be able to adopt new strategies as needed toward a sustainable tomorrow
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans (Full time eligible)
• Life insurance (Full time eligible)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations
• Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked (Full time eligible)
• Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Discounts on meals
• Free parking
  
  

Working Environment

The role resides primarily inside a temperature controlled facility with occasional outside travel as need arises. Frequent full range of motion used such as standing, sitting, walking, lifting, manual dexterity, computer use, and exposure to common risks & conditions found in healthcare facilities such as blood, bodily fluids, IV equipment, various machines & monitoring devices, and wheelchairs. .