Health Services Director at SUNSHINE RETIREMENT LIVING LLC in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
Provides referral and informational services and programs to residents to enhance the quality of life and meet their individual needs. Duties include resolving individual and family situations and addressing crisis in a timely manner. Assists residents to remain lease compliant and provides educational/resource-based programs. Addresses business critical functions impacting net operating income, eviction prevention and decreasing vacancy rates

MINIMUM JOB QULIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing license to practice in the state of employment, preferred
Three years of nursing experience, including management experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (in English), both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
Must have a genuine interest in the care of the elderly and for issues that impact the elderly.
Must be able to cope with high levels of stress that position may cause.
Ability to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to convey strong public-relations skills.
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers, residents, and staff
Have effective organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
Possess excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Make daily resident visits to observe and evaluate resident physical and emotional status.
Coordinate and facilitate family conferences
Review medication list and oversee medication management for residents.
Follow resident's plan of care when providing services.
Partner and coordinate care plans with third party agency as necessary
Directly supervise or provide resident care as necessary or appropriate.
Assist in the assessing of requirements for each resident and in planning of resident's care.
Respond to emergency situations in the assisted living facility.
Notifying a resident's family members and resident's attending physician after accidents/emergencies involving the resident.
Report any significant changes in resident conditions to the family/Responsible Party and the Executive Director.
Ensure medical records are kept in a manner compliant with appropriate policies and procedures
Documenting on the appropriate forms and accurately all nursing services provided to each resident.
Oversee personnel (all Resident Care Assistant's) working under the Health & Wellness Director
Participate in the hiring process on all direct care staff
Available for 24 hour on-call, including weekends, for clinical support, staffing coverage, and emergency response.
Follow the approved operating budget. Communicate and obtain approval from Executive Director for exceptions.
Participate when special events are planned, such as, professional marketing or mixer events that take place after normal hours
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude.
Interact and communicate with all employees and residents in a professional and respectful manner.
Represent Sunshine Retirement Living and the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather Conditions. IF you have questions, check with your supervisor.
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

X

Grasping and fine manipulation

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

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