Director of Nursing DON
Apply NowCompany: Avalon Health Care Management Inc.
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Avalon Care Center Portland is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our team as a Director of Nursing!
Salary 130,000 - 135,000 per year DOE
We are a 56-bed intermediate care facility.
We are a person-centered organization with a responsive clinical support team that is available 24/7 to assist the DON with patient and facility concerns
This opportunity has an excellent clinical team looking for a great leader with the support of a strong Administrator! Candidates will have the opportunity to meet the facility team and clinical support team during the interview process.
Full-time are eligible for:
Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times. Assist in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified. Assist in preparing and planning the Nursing Services Department's budget for equipment, supplies and labor to submit to the Administrator. Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort them to rooms. Ensure proper record keeping by physicians; report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions; and, provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Qualifications
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Salary 130,000 - 135,000 per year DOE
We are a 56-bed intermediate care facility.
We are a person-centered organization with a responsive clinical support team that is available 24/7 to assist the DON with patient and facility concerns
This opportunity has an excellent clinical team looking for a great leader with the support of a strong Administrator! Candidates will have the opportunity to meet the facility team and clinical support team during the interview process.
Full-time are eligible for:
- 401K
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA & Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance
- AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
- Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.
Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times. Assist in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified. Assist in preparing and planning the Nursing Services Department's budget for equipment, supplies and labor to submit to the Administrator. Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort them to rooms. Ensure proper record keeping by physicians; report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions; and, provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
- BSN preferred.
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.
- Positive attitude toward the elderly.
- Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facility. Three years Long Term Care experience is ideal.
- Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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