Director of Nursing

We are Agemark Senior Living Communities and for the third consecutive year, we are certified #12 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services 2021!  We are looking for a Director of Nursing at The Evergreen Inn in Vancouver, WA, which specializes in mental health and the developmentally disabled resident population. At Agemark, our 30+ years’ experience has given us the insight to focus on what matters for our Residents, their families, and our Employees. 

In your next job as a Director of Nursing, you will be overseeing the quality, continuity, and appropriateness of care by providing direction to the wellness staff through communication with residents, families, and staff assuring individual care.

Lead by example interacting with residents and staff. Walk the building and be involved in care.
Develop and oversee implementation of resident service plans to comply with doctor orders and meet health care needs.
Communicate with residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers regarding resident health issues and service plans.
Review and update service plans according to state requirements.
Perform and supervise the performance of individual nursing services as required.
Provide direction and monitoring to all wellness staff.
Implement wellness programs to maximize health through education and preventative care.
Assess prospective residents to determine care needs and potential residency.
Coordinate wellness service procedures to move in new residents.
Train and orientate as well as lead and coach staff concerning wellness services function about mental health and developmentally disabled resident population as directed; provide staff in-services as required.
Identify at-risk residents and help create a risk management plan. Evaluate resident conditions for changes or systems.
Facilitate alternative placement or supplemental care if needed.
Oversee medication setup and delivery system.
Respond to resident emergency calls, review and document emergency call responses.
Ensure safe, secure storage of all medications, supplies, and equipment.
Assure accurate and timely documentation and submission of services provided for resident billing.
RN is needed as assessments are required in the State of Washington. 
Valid license for the State of Washington.
3 years working with the mental health population.
2 years of people management experience.
Knowledge of medication, dosage, terminology, and medication side effects.
Proven track record of integrity, verbal/written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in computer skills such as ECP, Clear Company, or ADP.
Encouragement of independence, and healthy choices advocating for safety and dignity.
Ability to work additional hours which could include evenings and weekends.
Serve as a backup driver to medical appointments as needed. 
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen which included marijuana. 
We believe in taking care of our employees by offering:  

Full Health, Dental, and Vision benefits including paid life insurance
401k match of 50% up to the first 6%
PTO accrual on day one
Annual profit sharing
Tuition Reimbursement along with licensure and certification coverage
Free meals 1x a day during your shift
Membership with company discounts. 20%-70% off on tickets, hotels, car rentals, travel, groceries, wellness, and wireless
Professional Development courses
Referral bonuses 

At Agemark, we believe people heal and grow best when they feel like part of a loving family. It’s the foundation for our approach to senior care and it’s also how we choose, train, and care for our staff emphasizing growth and whole-person wellness.  Experience matters. Learning from it gives you perspective and wisdom. Agemark Senior Living Communities embraces FOUR core values: Professionalism, Commitment, Integrity, and Compassion. If you believe in doing what feels right, advocate for our elderly community, and want to be part of our Great Place to Work, we would love to hear from you. We are in the fastest-growing industry. Apply with us at www.agemark.com & be a part of our organization where it’s our job to create a purposeful life for our loved ones and be the change we all want to see in our world. EOE.