Director of Assisted Living LPN - The Heritage Tradition

The Heritage Tradition • Sun City West, AZ

5d • $85,000 - $92,000

About The Position

The Heritage Tradition offers a warm, caring environment where residents feel like family, and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. We offer personalized, trusted care within an environment where connection is effortless and every detail is designed to foster a sense of freedom and discovery. As part of our team, you’ll experience a positive and diverse work culture that values everyone’s contributions. We offer a supportive space where you can thrive both personally and professionally, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. The Director of Assisted Living (DoAL) serves as leader of the Assisted Living program. Shares in the responsibility for the success of the community through management of the department's day-to-day operations. Directs and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the assisted living program and budget. Completes assessments and develops care plans to address resident needs and services. Serves as a liaison between healthcare providers, hospital personnel, community organizations, and other health related services providing care to our residents. Makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries and works closely with the Executive Director and HR business partner concerning responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including hiring, staff evaluations, merit increases, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Requirements

• Current Nursing license.
• Must have experience in the health, human services, and/or community services field. (NOTE: State law and/or regulation may require licensing and/or may specify certain requirements that this employee must meet.)
• Demonstrates an understanding of the aging process and the skills required to effectively communicate with seniors.
• Experience in the health, human services, and/or community services field.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills and maintain consistent and regular attendance and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to hire, direct, and manage personnel.
• Remain abreast of current State regulations and Nurse Practice Acts and compliance with regulatory processes, such as State, OSHA, and EPA.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, customers, and the public.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to various people and personalities.
• Considerable initiative, judgment, delegation, and leadership skills are also required.
• Ability to read and comprehend reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ADP, Electronic Health Records Concur, and the ability to comprehend other related software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member in sharing the responsibilities for resident services in cooperation with all team members.
• Participates in departmental and community meetings and projects as directed by the Executive Director.
• Works closely with the Enliven Director to oversee the care of Enliven residents.
• Works with the sales team to direct and participate in pre-move-in resident assessments to identify the needs of potential residents.
• Develops and updates resident service plans which include person-centered Approaches and interventions to determine resident care level.
• Communicates and interacts with the resident’s responsible party/POA, healthcare provider, pharmacist, and medical personnel to coordinate care as needed.
• Maintains ongoing communication with responsible parties regarding resident needs being met by fostering a positive family relationship.
• Facilitates resident assessment and service plan meetings with the Executive Director.
• Collaborates with the Business Office to review the Level of Care charges, ensuring continuity between the service plan program and billing program.
• Implements established policies and procedures and standards of performance and monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) of daily operations in Assisted Living.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise staff and club coordinators to meet residents’ needs.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and verifies that assigned training is completed.
• Reviews and completes Incident Reports and conducts investigations as needed.
• Supervises medication administration and/or assistance with self-administration of medication programs as required by state law.
• Supervises the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of resident’s medication and administers medications within the scope of practice and as permissible by state law.
• Supports and participates in resident-centered wellness and activities programs.
• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality, compliance, and understanding of residents’ and employee rights.
• Attains and/or maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, state, federal, regulatory, and/or accrediting body standards.
• Maintains a professional appearance, manner, and approach at all times.
• Provides oversight to the Club Program, identifies potential residents, and works with resident/responsible party for participation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus paid training to set you up for success
• Clear growth paths and development opportunities to help you build a career
• Paid time off : holiday pay (FT only), sick leave (PT & FT), vacation time (FT only), and a floating holiday (FT only)
• 401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future (must be at least 21 years of age)
• Discounted employee meals while you work
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for extra support when life gets busy
• Employee referral program —earn rewards for bringing great people to the team
• Uniforms provided , so you can focus on the job, not the wardrobe
• Shoe discount program to keep you comfortable on your feet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees