RN Assisted Living Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assisted Living Nursing Director provides and coordinates the overall health monitoring and nursing related services to residents in compliance with Chapter DHS 83 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code while promoting wellness and independence. The Assisted Living Nursing Director (1) provides leadership and supervision to the nursing and resident assistant staff in the assisted living programs; (2) provides overall leadership for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care;

(3) Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff on issues related to resident care and the quality of life for all residents; (4) monitors compliance with DHS 83 regulations and follows up on changes in condition; documentations; incidents/accidents, and risks of infection, falls and confusion; and (5) investigates and completes the Assisted Living Facility Self Reports (F-02208) to DQA BAL (6) assists with the investigation and completion of any Misconduct Incident Reports to DQA BAL (7) provides general support 24/7 for residents, families and staff via in-person, on-call, or email.

Accepting 24-hour per day accountability for clinical cares delivered, the Assisted Living Nursing Director collaborates with the care delivery team both internally and externally, acting as the clinical liaison to acute care providers, physicians, families, and residents/clients.

This position reports to the Executive Director.

MISSION

We are called to serve a thriving community where senior live with dignity, connection and purpose.

CORE VALUES

Fully embraces a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:

* Compassion:
We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.

* Faith:
We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.

* Inclusion:
We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.

* Integrity:
We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers.

* Dedication:
We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

* Ensures the delivery of quality services, and actively listens to residents/families' grievances/concerns to ensure prompt resolution and satisfaction.

* Provides oversight for systematic programs.

* Reviews initial clinical assessments of all prospective residents to include the determination of the appropriate household, level of care and services provided, and the timeline for an effective move-in.

* Oversees development of initial Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each resident upon admission and in conjunction with the AL interdisciplinary team, finalizes a comprehensive ISP within 30 days. Ensures completion of annual and ongoing ISP reviews.

* Attends or delegates Care Plan conferences within 30 days of admission and as needed.

* Provides leadership to the nursing/supervisory staff to perform assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing services to all residents of the facilities.

* Provides oversight and resources for education to Nurses (RNs/LPNs), Supervisors, and Resident Assistants. This includes group presentations and one-on-one mentoring/training. Recommends ongoing staff development programs to assure development and learning of current practices as it relates to geriatric care (general training/re-training of staff).

* Assists in staffing functions, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, coaching and corrective action as needed or as delegated.

* Recommends, collects data, and evaluates QA data including falls, wounds, psychotropic med review, infection control, med errors, and any pertinent Quality Assurance measurable areas. Works with pharmacy to ensure medication protocol is followed.

* Ensures maintenance of records and charts to reflect residents' conditions, delegates charting responsibilities to Nurses…