Travel Director of Nursing DON

Avalon Healthcare Management Inc. is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our team as a traveling Director of Nursing. We built our culture around providing outstanding care to our patients, demonstrating a reverence for life and a heart for healing. Our people make all the difference.

Pay

$150,000 - $165,000 /yr. Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies nursing and medical problems and/or needs, along with goals to be accomplished.
• 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 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.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State (Oregon or Washington RN License preferred).
• BSN preferred.
• Must show ability to speak, read, and write in English in a legible and understandable manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures, 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 health care facility.
• Three years of Long Term Care experience is ideal.