What does the Director of Nursing do?

In this Director of Nursing  role you would oversee the nursing department and ensures resident needs are met by coordinating resident care, managing clinical systems and providing supervision to clinical team members. You would be responsible for managing the clinical resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest level of care to residents in accordance with nursing and regulatory standards. If you know regulation, if you know how to lead, if you know what it takes to be massively successful in a leadership role in the skilled nursing clinical environment, this is for you.

Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Director of Nursing role and what can we offer you?

The Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse) role is truly unique and for the right person, is exactly what they seek in their professional life. Consider what we can offer you:

We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operated organization that has a strong promote from within culture. You would be in a leadership position, overseeing the entire clinical and care program including coaching and teaching many staff (Certified Nursing Assistant CNAs, Licensed Practical Nurses LPNs, and Registered Nurses RNs). A defined and comprehensive month-long onboarding and training program for all new Directors of Nursing. Prestige Care has a world class regional operations and clinical  support team to ensure your success and a In-house SNF staffing pool of over 80 RN/LPN/CNA to assist you with any staffing needs. 

In this job, every day you will….

1. Direct the entire nursing department by setting department goals, and objectives, and leading the clinical team to achieve greatness.

2. Proactively manage care and services for reach resident including coordinating admissions, overseeing care planning, facilitating nursing practices and procedures, and more.

3. Provide supervisor, training, development, and support to all clinical team members assuring annual reviews are completed, competencies are evaluated, and training is completed as needed.

4. Oversee the documentation and communication of resident care and services. Confirms resident records are completed in a timely manner and maintained according to company policies and state regulations. Maintains confidentiality and protects resident information according to the state or federal regulations.

5. Develops and evaluates, in partnership with the clinical care team and administrator, the resident care goals and policies in order to assure that adequate resources and services are provided to residents. Reviews reports and medical records on an ongoing basis to ensure highest practicable care is being delivered.

6. Participates in leadership team by actively contributing in decision making, grievance follow up, building and company-wide initiatives and attending leadership team meetings such as daily stand up, Managing Acute Care Conditions (MACC), Nutrition at Risk (NAR), Utilization Review (UR), Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and other meetings as required.

Education & Experience you need to qualify:

You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing, with a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of practice. You will need to bring a minimum of 4 years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies. You need to have at least two years in supervisory/management position, including experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling preferred. Additional course work in management is an asset. Ability to creatively problem solve in both resident care and employee management situations. Must be a team player, well organized, and flexible. Working knowledge of MDS process, state and federal survey, and CMS is preferred.

Ways you can advance beyond the Director of Nursing role:

Once you master this role, you could consider the Sr Director of Nursing, Regional Support Nurse, Sr. Regional Support Nurse, or other corporate/higher level nursing jobs with Prestige Care.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Richland Rehabilitation Center-Prestige Care

Located in Washington’s Tri Cities at 1745 Pike Ave, in Richland, beautiful scenery surround Prestige Care’s Richland Rehabilitation Center. With an amazing number of outdoor recreational opportunities and indoor activities just a short drive away. Our Richland location is a Prestige “Campus of Care.” We offer a continuum of care from assisted living to skilled nursing and rehabilitation.

At Richland Rehabilitation Center we are dedicated to you and your loved one by providing the assistance you need, the independence you want, with the dignity and respect you deserve. We promote a positive and healthy environment so that our residents can achieve the highest level of independence, with the very best offerings in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy and Restorative Nursing.

We provide stimulating activities for all our residents to meet their social, recreational, and their spiritual needs. Our food service manager takes pride in planning fresh, well-balanced meals according to individual nutritional needs and personal tastes.

Who Is Prestige Care?

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Any Questions Contact: RichlandSNFAdministrator@prestigecare.com

Prestige Care is about people helping people, and is rooted in a philosophy of caring based on our core values - respect, integrity, commitment, and trust - that are at the center of all we do.  Our mission is to provide quality care, guided by a compassionate heart and our promise is to personally touch lives every day.  At Prestige we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will not only make a difference in the lives of others every day; you have the opportunity to grow professionally, learn new skills and advance your career. 
Summary of Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package
including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life
and AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans
with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits
include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.
PTO: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of
0.0423/hour during their first year.