Director of Nursing; DNS
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing
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Job Summary:Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.
Essential Functions:- Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
- Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals
- Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
- Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure. Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
- Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.
Experience:
- Required:
Current Registered Nursing license in Oregon - Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing - Preferred:
Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing - Preferred:
Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care.
- Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Daily Pay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center
1525 Monmouth Avenue , Independence, OR 97351, USA
Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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