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 (DON)!

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 in a DON role. Ideal candidates will also have experience and skills in budgeting and labor control, QIS survey, ventilator experience, and experience in rehab/neuro.

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!

-3 to 5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a 100-bed facility. Acute care experience is a plus.

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

-Critical thinking skills.

-Survey process experience is required, with a proven record of favorable survey outcomes.

-Quality communication skills.

-Ability to lead and develop the nursing staff as various clinical and rehab programs are initiated.

-MDS 3.0 knowledge and understanding

-Positive attitude toward the elderly.