Director of Health Services

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive Director/Administrator the Director of Health Services is responsible for the health and wellness needs of all Residential and Assisted Living residents.

Implements policies, procedures and management systems.

Coordinates nursing services with care centers, physicians, families, residents, consultants, ancillary service providers and other department personnel within the facility.

Promotes quality care delivery by all providers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include the following.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

• Assures facility compliance with RCFE regulations in health related matters.

• Implements organizational policy and procedures.

• Recruits, hires, schedules, supervises, counsels, evaluates all nursing service employees in Residential Living and Summer House according to established policies and procedures.

• Conducts all trainings emphasizing the importance of safety in the work place and proper safety procedures.

• Ensures 24-hour provision of nursing services within Residential Living and Summer House.

• Acts as liaison between family, residents, and physicians.

• Supervises the health care services and programs to residents.

• Supervises computerized medical records process.

• Coordinates resident admissions and transfers with other departments and/or community agencies.

• Supervises and participates in resident interdisciplinary care plan conferences.

Supervises documentation in resident health records and reviews scheduled audits.

• Participates in budget planning and monitoring of fee scheduling and charging for services and cost-effective utilization of resources.

• Responsible for orientation and ongoing in-service education of all assisted living nursing staff.

• Promotes stimulation, uplifting and comfortable environments for residents, families and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Current LVN licensure required.

Current RN licensure preferred; Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing desirable; 5 years' experience working in a senior community and have supervisory experience.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Basic mathematical skills required.

• Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility.

Must be able to recognize emergency si...