Health Wellness Director
CRISTA Ministries - Shoreline, WA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for providing oversight of all health-related services and supervision of clinical staff. Participate in and direct staff development programs and execution while monitoring expenses and daily staffing levels to comply with department budgets. Assess and create care plans of prospective residents and operate in accordance with current State and Federal regulations, local standards, guidelines, CRISTA policies and procedures and as directed by the Executive Director to ensure the highest quality of wellness and health care is always maintained for our residents. Implement and supervise the medical delivery system and ensure each resident receives the prescribed or requested services as outlined in the Negotiated Service Agreement. Take prompt, appropriate action in cases of injury, illness, fire or other emergencies and implement effective and current infection control standards according to State and Federal guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight to all aspects of clinical services for residents in Assisted Living, including teaching and supervision of the direct care staff.
- Accurately and completely perform pre-admission assessments, functional assessments and focused assessments as needed.
- Ensure CRISTA's ability to meet the needs of the prospective resident.
- Provide wound care as ordered by the provider and maintain accurate and timely wound monitoring documentation.
- Perform infection control practices and utilize universal precautions when handling or exposed to body fluids.
- Responsible for skin observations and monitoring for healing vs breakdown.
- Implement and review alert charting and provide follow-up when needed.
- Prepare, administer and document medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintain medications at adequate levels at all times and ensure the Medication Administration Record (MAR) is accurate and updated.
- Supervise the accuracy of controlled medication documentation and dispose of discontinued medications according to pharmacy policy.
- Conduct routine evaluations and documentation of all residents managing their medications independently.
- Assist in scheduling Pharmacy in-services and routine audits of medication carts and record reviews.
- Oversee the clinical record of each resident, checking for thorough, accurate, and timely charting of pertinent information.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments and ministries within CRISTA.
- Ensure each resident is treated with dignity and respect by all staff and visitors.
- Participate in planned care conferences according to CRISTA policy.
- Develop financial and clinical strategies in response to the changing health care environment.
- Oversee hiring and verification of credentials, training and necessary pre-requisites for care staff employment.
- Complete annual performance reviews for staff in accordance with facility policies.
- Monitor, mentor and audit medication assistance to ensure the quality and safety of the medication delivery system.
- Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to ensure knowledge of current regulations.
Requirements
- BS in Nursing from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
- Three years of strong management experience, including supervision of clinical staff development.
- Five years of recent long-term care experience or in an assisted living setting.
- Knowledge of DSHS regulations as they relate to long term care and assisted living.
- RN/LPN - Licensed in Washington State.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
Nice-to-haves
- Fundamentals of Care Giving Certificate.
- Mental Health and Dementia Training Certificate.
- Experience with Point Click Care, Relias, OnShift, Jobvite.
Benefits
- Competitive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account.
- 403(b) matching.
- Life and Disability benefits.
- PTO.
- Holiday Pay.
- Parental Leave.
- Up to 85% King's school tuition discount for dependent child(ren) K-12.
