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This position is responsible for directing health care services of our assisted living and memory support care settings as well as supportive health care programs for our independent living residents. The HCSD will ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect as well as manage the quality of their care. Frequent interaction with residents, families, and fellow team members is required.

Pay Salary: $105k — $125k

Shift: Exempt

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the delivery of high-quality care to all residents within the community by managing the day to day health care operations.
• Assesses potential residents in various settings to evaluate their needs and determine if they are eligible for admission.
• Establishes and manages departmental operational budgets.
• Serves as a direct liaison between residents, families, and team members.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of resident’s assessments and negotiated service plans in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Schedules and conducts new resident orientation for new health care residents.
• Ensures consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; this may require assuming the role and responsibilities of a nurse/caregiver in order to meet the residents’ needs.
• Responsible for the nurse delegation program.
• Conducts periodic nursing medication skills inventory checks and periodic medication audits.
• Selects, hires and ensure job-specific orientation of Health Care services team members. Participates in New Hire Orientation as needed.
• Provides training and education to Health Care Services team members on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services and situation specific training.
• Assists in the achievement of occupancy goals by meeting with prospective residents and their families, by monitoring health, safety and wellbeing of residents to maximize resident retention and by providing timely evaluation and screening of potential admissions.
• Manages, assigns, and directs the work of health care services team members.
• Responsible for achieving established standards of quality and high levels of resident and family satisfaction.
• Communicates pertinent resident health and safety information with team members, residents and families as applicable.
• Leads department quality improvement initiatives. Participates in risk management programs, safety committee meetings, collaborative care meetings, and family care conferences.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, families, and co-workers.
• Completes all necessary required training and in services as assigned.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and as necessary family members.
• Addresses resident and other groups of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Meets routinely with General Manager and Whitworth management team to review operational issues, set goals, and provide updates on individual resident participation.
• Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
• Adheres to all professional standards, policy and procedures; federal, state and local requirements.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and staff and maintain a good working relationship with all staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Three to five years related experience in a nurse management role, preferred.
• Three years’ experience in senior housing/healthcare.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state and in good standing, preferred.
• Ability to obtain AL Manager Training within a year of employment.
• Multi-tasking skills
• Effective oral, written, and reading skills.
• Previous experience with Point Click Care preferred.
• Current CPR certification

Benefits
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week and have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
• 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
• Holiday pay
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
• Group Life Insurance & AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Critical Illness
• Critical Accident
• Identity Theft Protection Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave

Additional perks include:

• Free soup and discounted meal prices
• Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
• Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
• Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
• Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
• Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
• Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
• Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
• Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
• Referral Programs
• Free Flu Shot
• Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
• Free parking
• Open Door Philosophy
• Encourage and support promotions from within
• On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked

Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative