Director of Nursing (DON)

Attention skilled Nurses who thrive in management positions.

Stafholt of Cascadia Health & Rehab is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care located in Blaine, Washington. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well-being and quality of life.

• Position: Director of Nursing
• Setting: Nursing Skilled Facility in beautiful Blaine WA
• Shift: Full time
• Competitive pay: up to $160,000k salary

We are seeking an energetic, organized and compassionate leader to head our dynamic health care team as the Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing will oversee all health programs and services in Skilled Nursing Facility, which is comprised of 57 beds.

The Director of Nursing is responsible for oversight of the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department to ensure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with their comprehensive plan of care. Our Skilled Nursing team is both large and diverse, providing excellent support for our valued residents!

For any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Alex Vinokurov at 503-265-9029.

Essential Functions

• Assures nursing organizational structure supports clinical and administrative standards and goals that will enable the facility to achieve its mission, person-centered care, ongoing survey readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Implements facility’s systems, processes, and programs to achieve the mission, goals and strategic plan for the facility.
• Leads nursing team to ensure quality outcomes.
• Oversees the staffing based upon census, acuity and budget. Assures effective recruitment and retention plans exist, and participates in their effective implementation.
• Adheres to facility’s personnel policies and procedures, including the facility’s Employee Handbook. Ensures performance evaluations for nursing employees are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
• Reviews prospective resident referrals to validate clinical services can effectively be provided by the facility.
• Manages adverse events, establish root cause, and plans to prevent reoccurrences.
• Assesses nursing department education needs and sets obtainable goals to enable the center to provide more complex clinical services that will broaden the facility’s referral base.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Medical Director, attending and consulting physicians, ancillary and service departments, and contracted resources.
• Supports an open-door policy for addressing resident, resident representatives, providers, and staff concerns.
• Participates in the selection, monitoring, evaluation, storage and tracking of clinically related equipment and supply usage.
• Assumes responsibilities and authority of operations in the short term absence of the CEO.
• Functions as the MDS coordinator for MDS completion and transmission with the appropriate participation of health professionals, as indicated.
• Remains knowledgeable about the residents and their conditions through mechanisms such as making daily rounds, discussion with charge nurse, review of new orders/consultation reports, clinical meetings, and promotion of person-centered care.
• Evaluates staff development needs for the nursing department. Ensures clinical competency of all nursing staff. Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Operations to develop and manage systems to assure clinical competencies during the hiring process and annually. Encourages ongoing professional organizations, and completing formal academic programs.
• Participates in employee recognition programs.
• Communicates effectively, actively listens and functions effectively as a part of the team.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

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.
• Must have a minimum 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.

Available Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays (after 90-day Introductory Period)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Blaine, WA 98230 (Required)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000