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Traveling Director of Nursing - Oregon and Washington
We are searching for an experienced Director of Nursing to cover Skilled Nursing Facilities if needed in Oregon and Washington. Mileage and housing will be covered. We currently have 20 SNFs in Oregon and Washington.
MUST HAVE SKILLED NURSING DIRECTOR OF NURSING IN WASHINGTON OR OREGON.
MUST BE LICENSED IN WASHINGTON OR OREGON.
Must be able to travel for extended periods of time.
Job Summary:
Evergreen Healthcare is looking for a Traveling Director of Nursing to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff.
This position will travel to facilities in need to act as an Interim Director of Nursing until a permanent Director of Nursing is found.
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 Washington or 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)
- UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
- 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.
