What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Health & Wellness Director - Assisted Living (RN) position at Prestige Healthcare?
The Health
Services Specialist will sit in as the Health Services Director in the absence
of one. Must have nursing license in the appropriate state, and experience as an assisted
living/memory care community-based nursing leadership experience to be
considered.
What does the Health
Services Specialist do?
If you are an assisted living nursing leader who knows all
the rules and regulations, a strong leader, and are a road warrior, this job is
for you! Your primary responsibility is to fulfill the Health Services Director
responsibilities during the absence of a Health Services Director at Assisted
Living and Memory Care communities. You will be responsible for overseeing the
daily health services operation of the designated community in a professional
manner ensuring the highest level of care to residents in accordance with
regulatory standards.
Why join the
Prestige Care Family in the Health Services Specialist role and what can we
offer you?
The Health Services Specialist role is truly unique and
for the right person, is exactly what they seek in their professional life. Consider
what we can offer you:
We are a 35 year old, family owned and operated
organization that has a strong promote from within culture.
The ability to work Monday-Friday, during the
day with a ton of schedule flexibility (this isn’t shift work!).
You would be in a leadership position,
overseeing the entire care program including coaching and teaching unlicensed
staff (Personal Care Attendants, Medication Technicians, Resident Care
Coordinators, etc.).
Robust and comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k match, employer paid life and disability
insurance, and more.
The ability to travel everywhere in our assisted
living portfolio, which has over 35 locations in 7 Western states.
Accessible and engaging regional operations and
nursing support staff to bounce ideas off of, get additional guidance, and
partnership to allow you to be a high performer.
In this job, every
day you will…
1.
Foster a non-clinical, resident-centered
approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents’
rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity
and respect.
2.
Fulfill the Health Services Director job duties
during the absence of a Health Services Director in communities as assigned.
When a HSD is hired, train and orient the newly hired Health Services Director.
3.
Assess health, functional and psychosocial
status of residents. Participate in the development of individualized service
plans. Proactively manage care and services for each resident, maximizing the
resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment.
4.
Collaborate with the Management team on the
advisability of accepting any prospective resident, taking into consideration
the needs of the prospective resident, current community acuity and staffing
levels. Provide in-person pre-move in assessments if deemed necessary.
5.
Ensure that residents’ care needs are met by
coordinating care services with other community professionals, including
physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case
managers, and state agency personnel. Oversee the arrangement of ancillary
services such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed.
6.
Delegate nursing tasks as allowed under
applicable state nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with
residents, their families, and their health care practitioners.
7.
Provide initial and on-going training of staff
in the area of health-related services including but not limited to providing
personal care and medication management.
8.
Communicate regularly with residents’ families
regarding health care needs. Provide instruction and reassurance to residents
and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions.
Education & Experience
you need to qualify:
You will need a Associate Degree in Nursing, or
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with at least 1 year of experience as a health
services leader in the Assisted Living industry. Additional course work in
management an asset.
Must have a current, unencumbered RN license.
Excellent written and oral communication, computer and motivational skills are
essential to success.
Ability to creatively problem-solve in both
resident care and employee management situations.
Ways you can advance
beyond the Health Services Specialist role:
Once you master this role, you could consider the Health
Services Director or Regional Director of Health Services jobs with Prestige
Care.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to
personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our
core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the
center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce
that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,
backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how
we celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,
or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Who is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.Summary of BenefitsFull-time team members are eligible for
Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans,
HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and
AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the
company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours
and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance
Program and Education Reimbursement program. PTO:AL/PCI Salary: Accrue PTO at rate of 0.0615/hour during their first year/16 days.PCI Hourly: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over
20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.