Director - Nursing Services II (SN)

Location:

Skyline at First Hill 725 9th Avenue Seattle WA 98104

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance in your career with a growing organization?  Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day?  Skyline at First Hill is Seattle’s premier luxury retirement community located in the First Hill neighborhood. We are a team of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Our workplace emphasizes serving others, teamwork, our dedication to hospitality and customer service, vigorous innovation and integrity in everything we do! Come learn more about us at https://skylineseattle.org, and find your happy place here!
 
Why Skyline?
         Work/Life Balance
         Competitive pay
         Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! 
         A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other
         Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

We have an amazing opportunity for a 

Director - Nursing Services II (SN)

to join our team!

The pay for this role is $145k - 165k per year DOE.

Do you have a passion for people, and are looking for a reliable, enjoyable time role where you will be valued?  If so, we can’t wait to talk with you!  We have an exciting opportunity at Skyline, a Transforming Age community.

Our Director of Nursing: is responsible for planning, organizing and direct the overall operation of nursing services in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines to foster the highest degree of quality care.

• Develop, review, and revise standards, guidelines, forms and job descriptions.
• Provide and/or promote staff educational programs, monitor attendance and compliance with mandatory training as required.
• Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings.
• Coordinate the completion of the admission, discharge, and evaluation materials and process for all residents.  Ensure appropriate documentation including functional assessments.
• Ensure that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced.
• Establish and maintain a close liaison with residents and families.
• Promote an environment that allows residents to function as independently as possible.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and other professional service providers.
• Coordinate with appropriate department directors and supervisors for services provided to the residents.
• Maintain all documentation required by state agencies.
• Organize and promote educational opportunities for residents and families.
• Participate in the level of care committee for the continuing care retirement community.
• Comply with state and federal requirements and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge for scope of practice for self and support staff.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth, related to clinical standards of practice, gerontology, rehabilitation, organization, management, regulatory agencies, infection control, and interpersonal skills.
• Monitor usage of supplies and equipment and plan for long-range equipment replacement.
• Prepare preliminary departmental Operating Budget.
• Review, investigate and resolve customer grievances in cooperation with the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Develop and coordinate the QAA process.
• Participate in presentations to appropriate community organizations and individuals to meet community established occupancy goals.  Promote a positive image.
• Maintain and dispose of discontinued controlled substances per state pharmacy regulations.
• Recruit, train, and schedule health center direct care staff
• Supervise all members of the Nursing department including coordinating and approving time off, conducting performance evaluations, counseling, and directing and managing the workflow for the department
• Supervise staff to provide quality services in a caring environment, which strives to preserve the residents’ independence and self-respect. 
• Conduct regular staff meetings to exchange information and address issues affecting resident care
• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility, and demonstrate commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with staff and external constituents. Strong leadership and team building skills. Experience in system development and dementia programming.

Required Education & Experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse with a current license in good standing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Three years’ experience in long-term care.
• Three years previous management experience