Job Description Overview Benson Heights in Kent is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our team as a Director of Nursing ✓ GROW and DEVELOP your clinical skills by working with our ELITE LEADERSHIP team ✓ Ask about our tuition reimbursement program ✓ Competitive compensation and rates Wage: $122,000 – $160,000/yr Grow your nursing career with Avalon We offer great challenges, a rewarding career, and opportunities for advancement Full-time are eligible for: 401K Medical, Dental & Vision FSA & Dependent Care FSA Life Insurance AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions. 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 Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State. BSN preferred. Must show ability to speak, read, and write in English, in a legible and understandable manner. Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care. Positive attitude toward the elderly. Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facility. Three years Long Term Care experience is ideal. Company Description When it comes to senior care, AVALON HEALTH CARE doesn’t just have a few irons in the fire – we are the fire This energy has fueled our passion for nearly 30 years. Decades of this innovation provide the fuel to go placesmeaning no matter where life takes you, you can bet our remarkable team and services are nearby. Avalon’s comprehensive senior care services include: skilled nursing, senior living, pharmacy, rehabilitation therapy and hospice services. Our care legacy is based on personal integrity and a commitment to provide compassionate, responsible, quality services to over 50 communities that we serve. We strive to provide industry-leading care in a patient-centered environment. We embrace a reverence for life, and a heart for healing Company Description When it comes to senior care, AVALON HEALTH CARE doesn’t just have a few irons in the fire – we are the fire This energy has fueled our passion for nearly 30 years. Decades of this innovation provide the fuel to go places—meaning no matter where life takes you, you can bet our remarkable team and services are nearby. Avalon’s comprehensive senior care services include: skilled nursing, senior living, pharmacy, rehabilitation therapy and hospice services.rnrnOur care legacy is based on personal integrity and a commitment to provide compassionate, responsible, quality services to over 50 communities that we serve. We strive to provide industry-leading care in a patient-centered environment. We embrace a reverence for life, and a heart for healing