Description

THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PLAN, ORGANIZE, DEVELOP AND DIRECT THE OVERALL FUNCTIONS OF THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT TRIBAL, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL STANDARDS GOVERNING LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, AND AS MAY BE DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO ENSURE THAT THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF QUALITY CARE WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS AT ALL TIMES MUST BE ORGANIZED, DEDICATED RN WITH GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
This includes focusing on high resident satisfaction and quality resident care/services. The DON will ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and ensure smooth operation of The Residence through staff development and employee satisfaction.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Degree in Nursing and current Washington State Registered Nurse License. Must have a two years of management experience in a health care setting.

Must demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding; must be respectful, adaptable and flexible.

Must demonstrate an understanding of family dynamics and adult care needs.

Must demonstrate an ability to understand, assess and make recommendations on elder care in assisted living through previous experience in elder case management/social work and building case plans for the individual and/or their family.

Must have sufficient previous supervisory experience to demonstrate the ability to assess current staff strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for development and training.

Must demonstrate previous experience in policy development and implementation.

Must demonstrate strong communication skills and previous experience working with, providing reports to and making presentations to Boards, Committees and the community.

Intermediate computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and database is required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write clear reports, be persuasive and make presentations on controversial or complex topics.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to supervise and schedule staff. 

Ability and knowledge to work closely with Tribal Elders and their families.

Must submit and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically after employment.

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license. Driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would prevent the employee from driving a GSA vehicle.

Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier and other office equipment.

        Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.

        Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.

        The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  

        The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

        The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

        The noise level is usually moderate. 

        The physical exertion is low to moderate.

        Work is performed in an office setting.

        There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.