Health Services Director

Generations•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Health Services Director ensures the delivery of exceptional care services to residents in an Assisted Living and/or Memory Care community. This role leads the care team in developing resident care plans and monitoring residents so changing care needs are met. The Director complies with federal, state, and local standards for community operation and monitors policies and procedures, public relations, and employee morale. The role incorporates Generation’s mission, vision, and values into daily work and interactions. The position works closely with the Executive Director and other department heads and is accountable for department performance. The Director is expected to be self-directed and able to make decisions. The role requires being available to the community at all times while on call, coordinating coverage during absences, and covering other administrators or managers during vacations. The position involves an eight-hour workday and work indoors, with potential exposure to hot, humid conditions in some resident apartments. It also includes occasional work outside the facility and interaction with staff, the public, visitors, family members, and residents under all circumstances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Two-year degree in a related field and experience in health care and/or assisted living.
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
Certification in CPR and First Aid.
Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
At least three years of experience working with people in a supervisory position in a similar campus setting.
Ability to work independently and make decisions.
Ability to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing policies pertaining to total resident care, personnel, medical staff, and resident care.
Explain policies and procedures to staff, residents, and visitors.
Assist with and participate in staff training.
In conjunction with the Assisted Living Executive Director, hire, train, supervise, counsel, and terminate care staff as conditions arise.
In conjunction with the Assisted Living Executive Director, perform evaluations, counsel, discipline, and discharge health care staff when necessary.
Assist with investigations of resident care as needed.
Complete delegation training, assessments, and documentation according to state guidelines.
Review policies and procedures periodically and make changes as necessary.
Manage other departments as assigned by the Assisted Living Executive Director.
Regularly review workforce competence and effectiveness.
Establish a safety program, including a Fire and Disaster Plan.
Receive suggestions from department heads and others about department operations and external relationships.
Assist with annual budget planning, monitor the budget, and make adjustments as necessary to meet it.
Maintain working relationships with community hospitals and other health facilities, and coordinate services through work and transfer agreements.
Participate in community activities.
Regularly review the department’s physical environment and direct requests for repair or replacement when necessary.
Keep current on laws pertaining to facility operation.
Participate in quality assurance studies and respond as needed based on results.
Elicit input from residents and families.
Remain on call and available to the community, cover other administrators or managers during vacations, and coordinate coverage during absences.
Assist personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.
Perform other duties as assigned.