DNS Assistant
Renton, WA - USA
Job Summary
Assistant Director of Nursing (Memory Care)
Schedule: Monday Friday; must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
Pay: $41.00 $43.00 per hour
About Weatherly Inn
Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with residents and their families to provide compassionate high-quality care in a warm professional environment.
Benefits (Full-Time 30 Hours per Week)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Nursing (Memory Care) assists in the clinical leadership and daily operations of the Memory Care department. This position provides oversight of resident care supports and supervises nursing staff promotes regulatory compliance and helps ensure the highest quality of care for residents living with dementia. The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing leader who is compassionate organized and committed to excellence in senior care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Memory Care department.
- Ensure residents receive high-quality person-centered care.
- Conduct resident assessments and participate in care planning and family conferences.
- Monitor nursing documentation for accuracy completeness and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee medication administration practices and clinical documentation.
- Assist with hiring training scheduling coaching and supervising nursing staff.
- Promote a positive team environment through leadership and ongoing staff development.
- Ensure compliance with Washington State regulations licensing requirements and company policies.
- Collaborate with physicians pharmacies therapists families and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
- Respond to resident emergencies and provide clinical support as needed.
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Nursing and General Manager regarding resident care staffing and operational needs.
- Participate in quality assurance infection control and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist with on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience.
- At least two (2) years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferably in assisted living or memory care.
- Current CPR certification.
- Food Workers Card (or ability to obtain).
- Dementia care training and other state-required certifications (or ability to obtain).
- Valid Washington State drivers license.
- Strong clinical assessment leadership organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient with electronic health records and nursing documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents families physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift transfer and assist residents weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand walk bend stoop kneel and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions and respond quickly to emergency situations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Weatherly Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs. We recruit hire train promote and compensate employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability citizenship veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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