What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing Services - DNS RN - Avamere Rehab of Lebanon position at Avamere Rehabilitation of Lebanon?
Director of Nursing Services - DNS RN
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday and Management On Call Rotation
Location: Avamere Rehab of Lebanon - 350 8th St. Lebanon, OR 97355
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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
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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Licenses & Certifications
Required- Registered Nurse
Skills
Preferred- Acute Care
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Equal Opportunity Employer
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