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Director of Nursing Services RN

Avamere
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027
Director of Nursing Services

Status: Full-time

Wage: 140,000 - 180,000 Annually

Location: 3625 East B St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary

Responsible for management of the nursing services department and for the direction and supervision of all nursing service functions and activities. Responsible for the quality of resident care and ensure that sufficient and properly prepared personnel carry out functions of nursing services to provide the highest quality of care. Develops, directs the implementation, and ensures compliance of standard of nursing practice and regulatory compliance within the nursing service department.

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing department as well as programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations and evidence-based practice to ensure quality of care is maintained.
  • Implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for nursing
  • services, and monitors clinical KPI goals, participate in facility meetings in the facility. Implements Performance improvement plans as indicated for ongoing process improvement
  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.
  • Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to
  • ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care
  • Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies/procedures and evidence-based practice
  • Perform administrative duties such as employee performance evaluations, ensure system for ongoing competencies of nursing staff, completing reports as indicated.
  • Assist the Administrator with the nursing budget and provide recommendations and maintain the budget
  • Determine the staffing needs and work assignments of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents
  • Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Resident Care Managers and Charge Nurses
  • Develop and maintain effective job specific orientation for nursing services and plan/facilitates in-service training for nursing service department
  • Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility; assist the Administrator in reviewing deficiencies and developing plans of correction
  • Collaborates with the Medical Director to assure quality of care
  • Attend continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession and participate in/provide leadership for in-service training for nursing personnel
  • Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. BSN preferred
  • Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment
  • Must be able to take emergency calls after hours, up and including nights and weekends, as needed
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting
  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems

Benefits

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.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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