Director of Health Services

Sunny View Retirement Community

Salary Range: $126,401.60-$135,000.00

Full-Time and Benefited

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.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Director of Health Services
- 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
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials:
Essential:
* Licensed Vocational Nurse - California

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School diploma or GED

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
* 5 Years 5 years experience working in a senior community
* 0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse
* 0 Year Supervisory experience

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

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 criminal background clearance.