Social Services Director

Pivotal Health Care•Overland Park, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Village is seeking a dedicated Social Services Director (RN or LPN) for its senior living community in Overland Park, Kansas. The community offers independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. The Social Services Director assesses, plans for, and advocates on behalf of residents to help them achieve their highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role includes pre-admission assessments and discharge planning, and requires effective communication and advocacy for resident-centered and resident-directed care with team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals, and the community. This position is part of the Nursing Management Team. The regular schedule is weekdays, with rotating on-call and Manager on Duty responsibilities. The director must also be willing to work on the floor as needed. The role requires following the community’s policies, care standards, infection-control guidelines, emergency preparedness plans, and applicable federal and state documentation requirements.

Requirements

Be a graduate of an accredited school.
Maintain professional licensure and continuing education unit (CEU) requirements.
Be an RN or LPN.
Be willing to work on the floor as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold the community’s philosophy and goals for maintaining, improving, and enhancing residents’ quality of care and quality of life.
Follow infection-control guidelines.
Perform pre-admission assessments of residents as needed.
Attend and participate in facility meetings, orientation, and assigned in-service training programs.
Maintain documentation required by federal and state regulations and the community.
Follow and uphold community policies and procedures, and understand and follow emergency preparedness plans.
Observe residents’ rights, including privacy and dignity.
Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
Complete assigned sections of the MDS.
Coordinate admissions and discharge planning.
Coordinate and direct care plan meetings.
Facilitate advanced-directive decision-making.
Track and trend referrals and referral sources.
Support resident advocacy, including a leadership role in Resident and Family Council meetings.
Coordinate the grievance and complaint process.
Coordinate and assist with resourcing and scheduling allied health services, such as dentists, podiatrists, and medical specialists.
Provide ongoing education about residents’ rights to staff, family members, and the community.
Work on the floor as needed and fulfill rotating on-call and Manager on Duty responsibilities.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care plans with company cost share for full-time employees.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program, including counseling sessions for team members and their families.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off.
Holiday premium pay.
Volunteer time off.
Competitive wages and shift differentials.
Referral bonus.
Service award bonus.
Career path development.
Tuition assistance and certification course payment.
Fun and engaging team environment.