Director of Nursing Services - DNS RN - Avamere Riverpark

Director of Nursing Services - DNS RN

Status: Full‑time,
Schedule: Monday‑Friday and Management On Call Rotation

Location: Avamere Riverpark of Eugene – 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductible.
• 401(k) Plan:
  Starts after 90 days of employment with matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Accrue up to 4 weeks 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 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.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department and its programs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures governing the nursing department’s day‑to‑day functions.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies as necessary.
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department’s budget and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department to meet the total nursing needs of 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 (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, medication aides, etc.).

• Minimum:
  Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum:
  Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related healthcare facility.
• Minimum:
  Six (6) months of equivalent experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in this state.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.

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