Director of Nursing DON

Avalon Health Care Center Yakima is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our team. Our culture is built around providing outstanding care to our patients, demonstrating a reverence for life and a heart for healing.

About the role

The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing long-term care facilities. This role ensures the highest degree of quality care is provided to residents at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive resident assessments and written care plans that identify nursing and medical problems, needs, and goals.
• Prepare and plan the Nursing Services Department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor for submission to the Administrator.
• Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission; inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, and greet new admissions.
• Ensure proper record-keeping by physicians; report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• BSN preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English in a legible and understandable manner.
• Knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other healthcare facility.
• Three years of Long-Term Care experience is ideal.

Pay

$155,000 - $165,000 per year, with an annual bonus. Placement within the wage range is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 401K eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Benefits and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance

Schedule

Full-time