Director of Nursing Services (SNF / LTC)

Company: Wesley Homes
Location: Auburn
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Our CCRC campuses offer skilled nursing and long term care in a smaller 36-bed, single occupancy footprint. This role offers advantages over larger 100+ bed footprints in terms of more stable staffing, higher PPD, quality of equipment and facility, and improved work-life balance. To learn more apply here or email careers@wesleyhomes.org.

The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, staffing and controlling nursing resources and personnel to provide the best possible care for the spiritual, mental and physical needs of the individual resident. Nursing Services ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations governing long term care, as well as maintaining positive relationships among nursing personnel, residents, families, other departments, and the public.
Company Benefit Summary

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualifying Employer
On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (mix of HMO and PPO plans)
Education grants
PTO, Holiday Pay, and Personal Holiday of Choice
Food and Beverage Discounts
Employee Assistance Program and more

Essential Functions

Overall operational authority of all Nursing staff in the Health Center, to include supporting company policies and procedures, maintaining nursing standards of practice, maintain quality patient care, and ensuring the facility follows all applicable state and federal long term care regulations.
Participate in the financial planning and control of the nursing budget, to include staffing ratios in both management and non-management roles.
Delegate many responsibilities such as hiring, patient care, coaching and performance feedback to the Nursing leaders as deemed appropriate.
Promote efficiency, harmony, and effectiveness in coordinating patient care with other health professionals and other departments. Assume public relations responsibilities in interacting with residents, visitors, relatives, personnel, physicians and other agencies.
Continually evaluate the level of nursing care by making rounds throughout the facility. Meet new residents and family members to establish a rapport and assure the resident's needs are being met.
Other duties as assigned (Assist State surveyors during annual licensing survey process, coordinate with local schools, colleges, and technical training organizations in planning clinical experiences for their respective students, etc.)

Education Background

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Active RN License to practice in Washington State
Active CPR and First Aid Certification

Special Training/Skills

Knowledge of WA State nurse practice laws and federal guidelines governing long-term care
Demonstrated leadership, training, and public relations skills

Work Experience

Prior experience in long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing (SNF)

Physical Demands

Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and to be able to move around the campus freely.
Ability to perform common computer tasks frequently throughout the day.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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