Health Services Director

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) with a strong senior living background
• Current and active state license in good standing
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a related healthcare setting
• Abilityto build effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
• Strong documentation skills
• Proficient in developing systems for monitoring resident health conditions and ensuring efficient and safe delivery of care
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to accommodatefluctuating resident and facility needs
• Professionalrepresentation of the facility and a positive demeanor
• Experience in training and staff development

• Collaborate with the Administrator in hiring, supervising, evaluating, and providingprogressive discipline for all care staff
• Develop and monitor work schedules for Caregivers and Nursing staff to ensure optimal staffing levels for quality resident care
• Serveas a member of the facility management team and act as Administrator intheir absence
• Assist with marketing responsibilities and build networks with healthcare community referral sources
• Provide training to staff on health-related topics and maintain training records
• Actas a role model for professional appearance, communication, and conduct
• Overseethe resident assessment process and ensure accurate and updated serviceplans
• Coordinateresident and family care conferences
• Serveas a liaison between residents, families, and physicians regardinghealthcare issues
• Monitor and evaluate changes in resident condition, implement effective interventions, and document accordingly
• Performskilled nursing tasks as per policy and state law
• Ensure safe and accurate medication management, maintaining proper documentation and storage
• Implementsystems to monitor resident health concerns, such as weight and nutrition,skin integrity, mobility, fall management, and challenging behaviors
• Maintain an adequate inventory of healthcare supplies and equipment, followingfacility protocols for purchasing
• Monitor the Alert Charting system and review Resident Health Records for compliance and quality standards
• Demonstratecourtesy, gentleness, and effective communication techniques when interacting with residents
• Provideresident care in a safe and dignified manner, always upholding residentdignity, choice, and respect
• Stay updated on current OSHA and state regulations and ensure facility compliance with resident care and nursing functions