Description:
POSITION PURPOSE: The Health Services Director is employed full time and is directly responsible to the Administrator for ethical, professional, and adequate delivery of health services to residents. He/she will also facilitate and coordinate all health services employee educational requirements in accordance with State and Federal licensure for Assisted Living.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Functions within the scope of practice for a Licensed Nurse in the State of Oregon.
The Health Services Director shall participate in the development and implementation of any facility policies that effect the delivery of health care services.
Ensures that all medications and treatments are given in accordance with Physician Orders and coordinates the medication delivery system.
Meets with Consultant Pharmacist and facilitates actions in accordance with recommendations.
Coordinates and facilitates a quality assurance program for resident health care services.
Participates with the facility administrator and other department directors in development and maintenance of practices and procedures that promote infection control, fire safety, quality assurance and hazard reduction.
Coordinates and facilitates educational programs in accordance with licensure and facility needs, including new employee orientation and annual in-service requirements.
Participates with the Administrator in the hiring, coaching, disciplining and termination of employees assigned to health services.
Approves the schedule for Personal Care Attendants and coordinates the schedule for Personal Care Partners (Medication Aides/Team Leaders)
Coordinates resident’s individual service plan in accordance with rules for licensure and assures services are delivered in accordance with mutually agreed upon plan.
Negotiates Managed Risk Agreements when residents chose activities that are contraindicated to good health and safety practices.
Conducts an Admission Assessment to assure residents are placed at appropriate levels and that the facility has the ability to meet their need requirements.
Participates with the facility administrator in making budget recommendations and facilitates budgetary compliance.
The Health Services Director shall be informed regarding resident’s conditions, including when a significant change in a resident’s condition warrants nursing or medical intervention.
Participates in those committee meetings as assigned by the Administrator.
Other duties as assigned by and in cooperation with the Administrator.
NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:
All job functions are essential.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:
Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education. Current registration in this state.
Six months experience in an extended care facility.
Good mental and physical health, sound judgment and high moral standards, and a sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care. Patience and compassion are essential.
Ability to manage and supervise employees. Interest and ability in teaching others and assisting them in their skills.
Capacity to develop and learn new theories, techniques and principles and implement them
Ability to make independent decisions.
Willingness to attend workshops and institutes in field of Geriatrics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, families and support agencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
