Director of Nursing Services (DNS) - SNF

Company: Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Nursing Services (RN)Setting: Skilled NursingStatus: Full-Time, SalariedLocation: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Road SE Salem, Oregon 97302Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/Are you a seasoned Director of Nursing (DON) looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Sunnyside Transitional Care in Salem, OR, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our skilled nursing team and drive excellence in patient care.What Were Looking For:Proven experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing or post-acute settingStrong leadership, regulatory compliance, and staff development skillsA passion for delivering high-quality patient careAt 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 facilitiesDevelop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing departmentParticipate in facility surveys (inspections) made my authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directedPrepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator for his/her review, recommendations, and/or approvalDetermine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residentsAssist the Administrator and/or the HR Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnelAssist 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 universityMust have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facilityMust have, as a minimum, six (6) months of equivalent experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practicesMust possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in this stateMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general publicMust be able to read, write and speak English fluently.Must have an active CPR/BLS certificationAvamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.#clinical95Licenses & CertificationsRequiredRegistered NurseSkillsPreferredAcute CareBehaviorsPreferredDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellLeader: Inspires teammates to follow themEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.by Jobble

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