Director of Clinical Services (LPN or RN) - Legacy of North Myrtle Beach

Responsibilities

• Serves on Quality Improvement Committees that include Resident Care management, Infection Control and Safety.
• Serves as the Infection Control Coordinator following all OSHA safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations and community’s quality care and service standards.
• Incorporates wellness philosophy, standards and objective into the evaluation process for staff in the Wellness Department.
• Provides direct resident care/services and medication management when indicated.
• Completes and maintains individualized accurate health assessments and updated service plans for each resident.
• Provides direction as to format and approach to resident care/service management.
• Ensures community compliance with medication management procedures in accordance with state and company guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Have a current state license as a Registered Nurse or LPNA.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a management position in Long Term Care, Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing.
• An underlying knowledge in the overall disease processes of the elderly, as well as a familiarity in dealing with residents that have a diagnosis of Dementia.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods as applied to resident care in the geriatric population found in assisted living and memory care.
• Solid understanding of the requirements for resident assessments and the care planning process.
• Ability to handle multiple differentiating priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication with residents, families, and health care team members.
• Experienced in organizational, time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local adult care regulations.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities