Health Services Director - Senior Living

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Registered Nurse preferred, Licensed Practical Nurse with strong background in long-term care will be considered.

• State license current and in good standing

• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting

• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff

• Strong documentation skills

• Ability to develop systems for monitoring resident health conditions and for ensuring efficient and safe delivery of resident care

• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the facility

• Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner

• Experience in training and staff development

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Essential Functions:
Management

• In conjunction with Administrator, is responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating, and providing progressive discipline for all care staff

• Develops and monitors work schedules for all Caregivers and Nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing for quality resident care

• Serves as member of facility management team and may act as Administrator in Administrator’s absence

• Assists Administrator with other management duties as needed

• Operates department within established budgetary guidelines

• Assists with marketing responsibilities and networks with referral sources within the healthcare community

• Provides training to all staff members on health related topics, and assists in maintaining staff training records

• Acts as role model to other staff members in terms of professional appearance, communication and conduct

Resident Care

• Is responsible for oversight of the resident assessment process

• Coordinates with team members to ensure that resident service plans accurately address resident needs and are updated as resident needs change

• Participates in resident and family care conferences

• Serves as liaison between resident, family and physician regarding resident health care issues

• Ensures that changes in resident condition are evaluated, monitored, documented and effective interventions are implemented

HSD Position Description

Resident Care Responsibilities, cont.

• Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by Green Lake’s policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law

• Provides oversight of medication management systems, and ensures that medications are dispensed in a safe and effective manner, that MARS are accurate and complete, and that medication cart is orderly, with all medications appropriately packaged and stored

• Ensures that systems are in place to effectively monitor resident health concerns such as weight and nutrition, skin integrity, mobility, fall management, and challenging behaviors

• Maintains an adequate inventory of healthcare supplies and equipment, and follows appropriate facility protocol for purchasing

• Monitors Alert Charting system on a daily basis

• Reviews Resident Health Record on a routine basis and ensures that documentation meets facility standards and adequately addresses the residents’ healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventions and outcomes

• Serves as a role model to other staff in demonstration of courtesy, gentleness, effective approach and conversational techniques with residents

• Ensures that all resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect

• Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and routinely monitors facility compliance with the regulations related to resident care and nursing functions

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Working Conditions:

• Able to work full-time with some weekend work

• Available by phone or pager 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, unless prior arrangements have been made to ensure nursing coverage

• Ability to travel locally if necessary, to perform pre-admission assessments and participate in healthcare networking

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Physical/Sensory Requirements:

Medium work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
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OSHA Category Classification:

II: Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing Management: 3 years (Required)
• Assisted Living: 3 years (Preferred)
• Memory Care: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kennewick, WA 99336 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kennewick, WA 99336: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person