Purpose:

To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements;

• Must be at least l8 years of age;

• Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner;

• Must speak and understand English;

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills;

• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility;

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

• Minimum 3-5 years as RN;

• Must maintain current CPR Certification;

• Must have at least 5 years' experience in a supervisory capacity;

• Ability to remain calm under stress;

• Positive attitude toward the elderly. • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department its programs and activities and directly supervise nurse managers and Assistant Director of Nursing, fulfill the role of Nurse Administrator;

• Telephone availability 24/7 unless delegated to Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON);

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.