Director of Nursing Services

Director of Nursing Services (RN)

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Avamere Rehabilitation of King City
16485 SW Pacific Hwy; Tigard, Oregon 97224

Avamere is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing Services (DNS) to lead clinical operations at our skilled nursing facility in Tigard, Oregon. As a key member of our leadership team, the DNS is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting our nursing staff.

In this role, you will oversee all nursing operations, including staffing, training, care planning, and quality assurance. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families to uphold the highest standards of care and foster a supportive environment for both residents and employees. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Oregon with proven leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.

Join Avamere and make a difference in the lives of those we serve-where leadership meets compassion.

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.

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 speak, read, and write English fluently
Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

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

Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
Skills
Preferred
Acute Care
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Equal Opportunity Employer
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