Director of Health Services
About The Position
The Director of Health Services functions as the Director of all nursing functions within the community and is responsible for planning, organizing, and developing nursing service operations to deliver the highest degree of quality care for residents. The role supervises healthcare personnel and nursing service schedules, coordinates staff education and the Heartfelt Connections™ Memory Care program, maintains medical charting and required documentation, represents nursing services in the Quality Assurance program, assesses residents for changes in level of care, coordinates billing for care levels, and works with residents and families to develop and implement plans of care.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of nursing experience.
- Experience in an assisted living or memory care community operating under an Illinois Assisted Living license.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise healthcare personnel, including hiring, training, evaluating, and counseling them in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supervise the Nurse Manager, LPNs/LVNs, Care Partners, Quality of Life Specialists, and Health Services Associate.
- Supervise, as needed, the schedule of nursing services and personnel.
- Coordinate training, implementation, and maintenance of the Heartfelt Connections™ Memory Care program, and oversee ongoing nursing staff education while maintaining a strong foundation in the program.
- Maintain medical charting and required documentation in accordance with applicable state regulatory guidelines, licensing requirements, and corporate policies.
- Serve as the department representative and coordinator of the Quality Assurance program for nursing services.
- Assess residents for changes in level of care and coordinate billing for that level of care.
- Work with residents and families to develop and implement appropriate plans of care.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Daily Pay
- Free employee parking
- Discounted meals
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
