Health Services Director - Registered Nurse

What does the HealthServices Director do?

The Health Services Director oversees the Health Servicesdepartment of one of our assisted living communities and ensures resident care needs are met by conducting assessments,developing care plans, coordinating resident care, managing Health Servicessystems and providing supervision and teaching to Health Services team members.

Why join thePrestige Care Family in the Health Services Director role and can we offer you?

The Health Services Director role is truly unique and forthe right person, is exactly what they seek in their professional life. Considerwhat we can offer you:

• We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operatedorganization that has a strong promote from within culture.
• The ability to work Monday-Friday, during theday with a ton of schedule flexibility (this isn't shift work!).
• You would be in a leadership position,overseeing the entire care program including coaching and teaching unlicensedstaff (Personal Care Attendants, Medication Technicians, Resident CareCoordinators, etc.).
• Robust and comprehensive benefits package includingmedical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k match, employer paid life and disabilityinsurance, and more.
• A defined and comprehensive month-longonboarding and training program for all new Health Services Directors.
• Accessible and engaging regional operations andnursing support staff to bounce ideas off of, get additional guidance, andpartnership to allow you to be a high performer.

Every day in theHealth Services Director role, you will:

1. Create aresident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services toresidents, supporting residents' rights to participate in decision-making andtreating residents with dignity and respect.

2. Performassessments on health, functional and psychosocial status of residents.Participates in the development of individualized service plans. Proactivelymanages care and services for each resident, maximizing the resident'sopportunity to remain in the assisted living environment. Problem-solves as partof the management team to case manage and met the needs of residents.

3. Assess and evaluateresidents with reported changes of condition. Provides team member direction,service planning and coordination of care to meet the residents changing needs.

4. Collaborate withthe management team on the move in of prospective residents, taking intoconsideration the needs of the prospective resident, current community acuityand staffing levels. Provides in-person pre-move in assessments if necessary.

5. Ensure that residentcare needs are met by coordinating services with other professionals, includingphysicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, casemanagers, hospice and state agency personnel. Oversees the arrangement ofancillary services such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed.

6. Communicateregularly with residents' families regarding health care needs. Provideseducation and support to residents and families.

7. Providesupervision and training to Health Services team members including personalcare and medication management. Manages the delegation of nursing tasks asallowed under applicable state nursing laws and practice acts.

Education & experienceneeded to qualify:

Must have a current, unencumbered LPN/LVN or RN license, witha RN license strongly preferred. Experience in geriatric nursing, medicationadministration, case management, training/staff development, budgets and teammanagement preferred. Must have an Associates Degree, or Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Nursing.

Ways you can advancebeyond the Health Services Director role: 

Once you master this role, you could consider getting promoted into the Health Services Specialist, Regional Support Nurse, or Executive Director roles. 

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.