Director of Nursing Services DNS RN - Skilled Nursing Facility - Shoreline, WA

Director of Nursing Services DNS RN - Skilled Nursing Facility - Shoreline, WA Job Category: Avamere Upper Management Requisition Number: DIREC029639 Posted : April 14, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Avamere Reh Shoreline 1250 NE 145th St Shoreline, WA 98155 Director of Nursing Services / DNS - Registered Nurse Up to $8000.00 Retention Bonus or Relocation Assistance offered Status: Full-Time Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 annually DOE Setting: Skilled Nursing (SNF) Schedule: Monday-Friday Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 Join our team as the Director of Nursing (DNS) / Registered Nurse and lead a skilled, compassionate nursing department dedicated to exceptional resident care in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing / RN leader who thrives in a SNF environment and is committed to quality outcomes, staff development, and regulatory excellence. If you are a strong RN leader ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you.

Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Responsibilities: Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies/procedures and evidence-based practice. Perform administrative duties as Director of Nursing, including employee performance evaluations, maintaining ongoing nursing competencies, and completing required reports. Assist the Administrator with the nursing budget and provide recommendations and maintain the budget.

Determine the staffing needs and work assignments of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents. Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Resident Care Managers and Charge Nurses. Develop and maintain effective job specific orientation for nursing services and plan/facilitate in-service training for nursing service department.

Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility; assist the Administrator in reviewing deficiencies and developing plans of correction. Collaborate with the Medical Director to assure quality of care. Attend continuing education programs to remain current on Director of Nursing / RN best practices and regulatory changes; provide leadership for nursing in-service education.

Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment. Director of Nursing (DNS) / RN Qualifications: Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or Must possess a current, unencumbered, active RN license in this state; BSN preferred. Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Must be able to take emergency calls after hours, up and including nights and weekends, as needed. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility; prior Director of Nursing (DNS) experience strongly preferred. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation. Benefits: Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 401(k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave. EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account). Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company. Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr