Full Time Director of Nursing/Registered Nurse

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

(Relocation assistance offered for candidates outside of the area)

Status: Full-time

Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

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At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made my authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approval
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents
• Assist the Administrator and/or the HR Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel
• Assist the HR Director in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service department (e.g., RNs, LPNs, CNAs, medication aides, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months of equivalent experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in this state
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

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