Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
Life Care Centers of America
Kirkland, WA

RN Director of Nursing

Our team of champions at Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, is proud to have been named Best Nursing Home not just once but twice! Newsweek Magazine named us a Best Nursing Home for 2021, and U.S. News & World Report named us a Best Nursing Home for Short-Stay Rehab for 2020-2021. During the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, our team rose to the challenge and proved their dedication to caring for our residents. It is through teamwork and commitment we are standing strong today. We are always looking for great talent to join our award-winning team as we look to the future! Calling all Superstars! We are looking for experienced Nurse Leaders with skilled nursing or long term care experience! Join and lead an amazing team of nurses as our Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Kirkland; proud member of the Life Care Centers of America family! INDNWREQ Position Summary The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements * Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university * Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. * Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting * CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements * Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate * Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs * Collect, analyze, and manage data * Expert knowledge in field of practice * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility * Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department * Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information * Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions * Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff * Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff * Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift * Effectively manage department budget * Direct care provided by nursing staff * Perform functions of a staff nurse as required * Effectively manage and operate within budget * Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients * Assist in the evacuation of patients * Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance * Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment * Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team * Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours * Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer