Director of Nursing DON at Avalon Health Care Management Inc. – Kent, Washington

Benson Heights Rehab Center in Kent is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our team as a Director of Nursing!

Our care center is a 91-bed facility that specializes in the care of residents who have psychiatric and behavioral health care needs

Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times. Assist in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified. Assist in preparing and planning the Nursing Services Department’s budget for equipment, supplies and labor to submit to the Administrator. Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms. Ensure proper record keeping by physicians; report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions; and, provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Qualifications

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer