Skilled Nursing Facility Director of Nursing

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

The primary responsibility of this position is the daily direct care services of the facility in a professional manner using its resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest level of care to residents in accordance with regulatory standards. Responsible for supervision of the direct care staff to include training, overseeing, motivating and evaluating department staff.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing. Additional course work in management an asset.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of four years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies preferred. Two years in supervisory/management position, with experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling preferred.

License, Certification, Registration:
Must be licensed as an RN, in good standing with the State of Alaska.

Office equipment (i.e., computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)

• Language Skills
  - Able to communicate effectively, in English, with personnel at all levels of the organization, with residents and their friends and family, and with members of the community. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Mathematical Skills
  - Ability to maintain basic financial records of expenditures of the department. Able to understand budgets.
• Reasoning Ability
  - Ability to accurately assess residents and staff needs, problem-solve to meet those needs, to develop training for staffs needs, and to evaluate results. Individual must be a team player, well organized, and flexible.

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Pay Range Minimum: 60.65

Regular Time Type:
Full time Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Exempt:
Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff… All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!