Director of Clinical Services (RN or LPN) - Forest Ridge

Navion Senior Solutions•West Jefferson, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Navion Senior Solutions, a rapidly growing owner and operator of assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as its Director of Clinical Services. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of resident care in a high-quality, cutting-edge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. This is a Full-Time opportunity during the day/evening shift. Weekends and holidays will be required. Forest Ridge has partnered with Tapcheck, revolutionizing the way team members get paid by allowing instant access to earned wages.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a management position in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing with an underlying knowledge in the overall disease processes of the elderly, as well as a familiarity in dealing with residents that have a diagnosis of Dementia.
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods as applied to resident care in the geriatric population found in assisted living and memory care.
Solid understanding of the requirements for resident assessments and the care planning process.
Ability to handle multiple differentiating priorities.
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication with residents, families, and health care team members.
Experienced in organizational, time management skills.
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory and management experience.
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local adult care regulations.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate positive customer service relations and community’s quality care and service standards.
Incorporate wellness philosophy, standards and objectives into the evaluation process for staff in the Wellness Department.
Provide direct resident care/services and medication management when indicated.
Complete and maintain individualized accurate health assessments and updated service plans for each resident.
Provide direction as to format and approach to resident care/service management.
Ensure community compliance with medication management procedures in accordance with state and company guidelines.
Serve on Quality Improvement Committees that include Resident Care management, Infection Control and Safety.
Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator following all OSHA safety guidelines.