Job: Director of Nursing (DON) (2005)

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Jobing Description

Avalon Health Care is the premier provider of healthcare services in the West. Our high standard of care and value driven business have changed the way people think about senior care. Each part of care is customized, with an acknowledgment of unique needs. We are very proud of what we do! We are looking for people who embrace a reverence for life and a heart for healing to be a part of our valued team. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. This is a very rewarding and great place to work!

Avalon Health Care is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our outstanding team as a Director of Nursing!

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 directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times.

Candidates should have current nursing license as well as at least three years of Long Term Care experience, preferably in a DON role.  A positive attitude is a must! We want individuals that make patient care a top priority and can help us continue our tradition of providing excellent quality of care, and who would like to grow with us as we continue to build our service alliance!

We offer a competitive salary, a generous Paid Time Off program, and comprehensive benefits! 

Skills / Requirements

Required Skills:

-Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Registered Nurse.

-Must be at least 18 years of age.

-Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.

-Must speak and understand English.

-Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other healthcare facility.

-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.

Experience Required
-Must have experience managing a large and complex facility.

-Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.