Float/Interim Director of Nursing Services Registered Nurse Skilled Nursing Facilit
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description
Full-Time Float / Interim Director of Nursing Services / DNS (RN)
Avamere
Washington State Region
Status:
Full-Time
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 annually DOE
Setting:
Skilled Nursing (SNF)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
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Join our team as the Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN and lead a skilled, compassionate nursing department dedicated to exceptional resident care in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing / RN leader who thrives in a SNF environment and is committed to quality outcomes, staff development, and regulatory excellence. If you are a strong RN leader ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.
Directorof Nursing (DNS) / RN Responsibilities
- Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies / procedures and evidence-based practice.
- Perform administrative duties as Director of Nursing , including employee performance evaluations, maintaining ongoing nursing competencies, and completing required reports.
- Assist the Administrator with the nursing budget and provide recommendations and maintain the budget.
- Determine the staffing needs and work assignments of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
- Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Resident Care Managers and Charge Nurses.
- Develop and maintain effective job specific orientation for nursing services and plan / facilitates in-service training for nursing service department.
- Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility; assist the Administrator in reviewing deficiencies and developing plans of correction.
- Collaborates with the Medical Director to assure quality of care.
- Attend continuing education programs to remain current on Director of Nursing / RN best practices and regulatory changes; provide leadership for nursing in-service education.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
- Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in this state; BSN preferred .
- Must maintain and have an active CPR / BLS during employment.
- Must be able to take emergency calls after hours, up and including nights and weekends, as needed.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility; prior Director of Nursing (DNS) experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN team, including :
- 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.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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