ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES

Job Summary The Assistant Director of Health Services supports the Director of Health Services in overseeing the delivery of high-quality nursing care and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and coordinated services. This position assists with nursing policies and procedures, staff development, resident assessments, care planning, physician communication, regulatory requirements, and oversight of key clinical programs. The Assistant Director of Health Services also serves as the acting Director of Health Services in the DOHS’s absence. The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse who is organized, adaptable, clinically knowledgeable, and committed to supporting both residents and team members. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with long-term care experience and a passion for supporting residents, developing nursing teams, and maintaining high standards of care, consider joining Baptist Village Communities team. General Responsibilities Assist with implementing and revising nursing care policies and procedures as neededEvaluate nurse aide performance and provide counseling, instruction, and support when necessaryPrepare monthly order sheets for medical suppliesAssist with reviewing physician orders on a monthly basisPeriodically verify narcotic countsFollow up on changes in residents’ conditionsSchedule and assist with in-service training programsCoordinate First Aid and CPR classes and other educational topics requested by the Director of Health ServicesReview rehabilitation goals and resident progress monthly with the Director of Health Services and provide relevant information for Care Plan meetingsAssist with admitting new residents and building positive relationships with residents and familiesAssist with MDS documentation and ensure required assessments are completed within established timeframesAssist with care plans and quarterly updates as neededCoordinate special care services such as podiatry, dentistry, and vision careMaintain frequent communication with physicians regarding changes in condition, new concerns, injuries, and other resident care needsHelp maintain each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, comfort, and physical safetyMaintain regular personal contact with residentsMake rounds with physicians and ensure new orders are carried outMaintain required in-service programs, fire drills, and other educational programs and ensure proper documentationEnsure closed resident charts are completed and properly storedSupervise rehabilitation and restorative programs, restraint reduction initiatives, and infection control programsTrain team members on the proper use of lifts and other resident care equipmentEnforce safe transfer practices and appropriate use of lift equipmentParticipate in an on-call rotation every other weekendServe as acting Director of Health Services in the absence of the Director of Health ServicesPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oklahoma requiredLong-term care experience requiredProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong clinical judgment and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and team membersAbility to adapt to change while maintaining a positive and professional attitudeAbility to provide leadership, instruction, and support to nursing team membersStrong attention to documentation, regulatory requirements, and resident safety Working Environment Regular exposure to body fluids, infection, odors, and resident behaviors.Exposure to chemical and cleaning solutions.Must possess adequate sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices, to meet job requirements.Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.Must regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Benefits 403B Retirement savings planDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid sick timePaid personal time offReferral bonus programTuition reimbursementVision insurance