Director of Nursing Services - DNS RN - Avamere Coos Bay

Director of Nursing Services - DNS RN

Status: Full-Time

Avamere Rehab of Coos Bay, 2625 Koos Bay Blvd, Coos Bay, OR 97420

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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 have an active CPR/BLS certification

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