Director of Nursing /Clinical Administrator - Assisted Living (AL)

About the role

The Clinical Administrator reports directly to the Campus Administrator and supervises all managers of clinical services in the Assisted Living department. This may include: Clinical Coordinators, and Staffing Coordinator, and all Medication Assistants, Resident Assistants and Resident Aides. The Clinical Administrator also oversees the use of contracted services for clinical care and other services provided to Assisted Living residents. This position plays an important role in the leadership team of Walnut Ridge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and implementation of strategies and programming that assure high quality resident care while achieving short and long-term operational goals for the site.
• Create and maintain an environment that achieves high quality care (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) of residents and maintains their independence and dignity to the highest degree possible within the PHS continuum.
• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
• Oversee the implementation of resident care processes: Selection, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices.
• Participate in resident care processes as needed.
• Oversee and monitor the clinical components of the medical record for completeness and accuracy.
• Lead and grow members of the team.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• Three to five (3 - 5) years leadership experience in nursing.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated competencies in health care management and operations, quality management, staff development, resident and family support systems, and community outreach.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative and restorative clinical practices.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.