Health Services Director - RN or LPN

Clearwater Living Highland Park•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors? Clearwater Highland Park is a premier luxury senior living community in Dallas and is looking for a Health Service Director (RN or LPN) to join the team! Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits: Excellent benefits 401(k) contributions Paid Vacation and Sick leave Exciting opportunities to grow Dynamic and fast paced environment Culture of people first and service always The Health Services Director (RN or LPN) will be an experienced, dynamic leader, with superb communication skills and a passion to serve. The Health Services Director serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide quality care to our assisted living residents. Additionally, this role is responsible for hiring, training and managing a staff that is capable of providing superior care, while maintaining the physical and emotional health of residents, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry
Completion of required specialized Nursing coursework for certification or certification as an RN, LPN or LVN
Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
Background clearances as required by government regulations
Must meet health requirements, including TB

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate the potential assisted living resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures that govern resident assessment including:
Ensure that an initial assisted living resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in
Conduct routinely scheduled re-assessments on each assisted living resident, and change of condition assessments as needed to:
Ensure each assisted living resident is receiving the best possible care and programs to meet their individual needs
Conduct interviews and observations of the assisted living residents on a continual basis
Alert Executive Director, family members and others (as necessary) of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the assisted living resident, and the department’s ability to meet those needs
Ensure continuity of the assisted living residents’ total care regimen by developing methods for the coordination of nursing services with other resident services (20%)
Work closely with all departments in the community to ensure assisted living residents are receiving all available services to enhance their quality of life
Act as a resource and care manager for the assisted living residents and their families
Ensure that the calendar is made and followed monthly to ensure that our assisted living residents are engaged in meaningful activities daily
Recruit, interview, hire, manage, schedule, motivate, evaluate and supervise department staff in accordance with community policies, procedures and established budgets
Perform all administrative duties accurately and timely including team member evaluations, necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, surveys, resident records, assessments, care profiles, etc.
Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices, as well as pharmacy delivery of medications
Responsible for the overall safety and health of all assisted living residents
Aid in the community marketing efforts through positive interactions, acting as a liaison between the community, and families/outside health service providers
Manage the department within the budgetary guidelines, track inventory, and order supplies as needed
Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required