This property has a team that is eager for your clinical leadership and will welcome your guidance in how to best serve the needs of the residents/ patients who reside there.
As Director of Nursing here, you'll be working hard to make a clear and measurable difference in the lives of seniors. You will oversee staff providing all nursing and care provided within the SNF. You'll ensure that the team is clearly educated regarding state and federal regulations as well as company policy. In so doing, you will see the immediate improvement in care outcomes, leading to increased CMS ratings.
Do you love to fly in like a superhero and save the day? Great! You're going to feel the satisfaction of an important job well done every day here.
An ideal fit here will be an RN in Washington who has previously lead a clinical team in a skilled nursing facility setting. Any prior experience with geriatric healthcare, skilled nursing, &/or long term care will be an asset here.
As you step into the leadership role here, you'll be supported by top tier regional clinical leaders as well as a talented Nursing Home Administrator as your daily work partner. This is an opportunity to be deeply engaged in your work, and fulfilled too.
Directors of Nursing are responsible for leading and supervising a nursing unit.
This position is ultimately responsible, and accountable, for the nursing care received by residents. The DON here will report to the Nursing Home Administrator.
Specifically, Director of Nursing job duties include:
- Directing the nursing program, including implementing new policies and procedures when necessary
- Overseeing hiring, firing, and development of nursing staff
- Communicating with families, residents, and physicians as needed
- Developing a business plan and budget for the nursing unit
- Participating in creating resident care plans and ensuring they are followed
- Ensuring the nursing unit is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations
Director of Nursing jobs require a candidate who has significant critical care and operations management experience, a strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care, and federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules. A high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, and compassionate leadership qualities are must-haves. Candidates must be able to think critically, and adapt quickly to new situations. As a clinical leader, the Director of Nursing will hold accountable any care provider in the community.
Ideal candidates will enjoy:
- Earning competitive pay in the $135K to $160K range (*with the top end being reserved for RNs with long tenure & a track record of success as a SNF DON including strong survey results, team mentoring & retention, and resident satisfaction*)
- Being offered the chance to earn annual bonuses when benchmarks are met
- Receiving full and generous benefits including Health/ Vision/ Dental insurance, 401K, Life insurance, Long & Short-term Disability insurance, FSA, AD&D, and even perks like Pet Insurance. *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence your total pay.*
- If needed, Relocation Assistance may be available for a top candidate
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Registered Nurse license in the state of Washington (RN in WA)
- Previous experience as a clinical leader/ manager
- Strong knowledge of Skilled Nursing Facility regulations both State and Federal
- Stable tenure in prior jobs
- Measurable track record of success as shown through Survey results, stable staff retention rates, high or increased census numbers, etc.
- Upbeat and encouraging leadership style with clear communication of expectations & ability to mentor/ educate and grow future leaders
- Affinity for seniors & desire to see them well cared for and served
This is a great opportunity, and if you see yourself described here I'd love to share the details and let you take a shot at it!
APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!
If you have questions, please reach out to Michelle Koch, Sr. Executive Search Consultant, at mkoch@leaderstat.com, 480-769-7871
LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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