Health Services Director- RN

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing to join our Assisted Living Community. This position will ensure that resident care needs are met by conducting assessments, developing care plans, coordinating resident care, managing health services systems, providing supervision, and teaching to health services team members. Must have a current unencumbered RN license, experience in geriatric nursing, medication administration, case management, training/staff development, budgets, team management and knowledge of state and federal regulations as they apply to Assisted Living Communities. Responsibilities 1. Create a 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. Perform assessments on health, functional and psychosocial status of residents. Participates in the development of individualized service plans. Proactively manages care and services for each resident, maximizing the resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment. Problem-solves as part of the management team to case manage and met the needs of residents. 3. Assess and evaluate residents with reported changes of condition. Provides team member direction, service planning and coordination of care to meet the residents changing needs. 4. Collaborate with the management team on the move in of prospective residents, taking into consideration the needs of the prospective resident, current community acuity and staffing levels. Provides in-person pre-move in assessments if necessary. 5. Ensure that resident care needs are met by coordinating services with other professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, hospice and state agency personnel. Oversees the arrangement of ancillary services such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed. 6. Communicate regularly with residents’ families regarding health care needs. Provides education and support to residents and families. 7. Provide supervision and training to health services team members including personal care and medication management. Manages the delegation of nursing tasks as allowed under applicable state nursing laws and practice acts. Qualifications Must have a current, unencumbered RN license Experience in geriatric nursing, medication administration, case management, training/staff development, budgets and team management. .Must have an Associates Degree, or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $95,698.00 - $115,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Required) Experience: Assisted living: 2 years (Required) Team management: 1 year (Required) Time management: 1 year (Required) Utilization review: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required) RN License (Required) Ability to Commute: Salem, OR 97301 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Salem, OR 97301: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person