Director of Health Services

Villa Gardens

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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 workplace 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 situations and respond appropriately; must be able to plan, organize, prioritize and implement work assignments efficiently; must be able to function effectively with no supervision.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate standing, walking, talking, listening, grasping, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, smelling, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to wear gloves to guard against exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, climb or balance and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move above 50 pounds with the assistance from a co-worker and/or mechanical means.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposed to moisture in showers and in other procedures. Potential for exposure to body fluids and cleaning agents. Possible contact with needles and sharp objects.
• Noise level is usually moderate.