RN Assistant Director of Health Services

GENERAL SUMMARY / MAJOR FUNCTION

The Assistant Director of Health Services is an RN who is responsible for assisting with the overall supervision of nursing care in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist in supervising direct nursing care in community.

· Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participants in staffing, scheduling, counseling,

orientation, on-call, and evaluation of nursing staff.

· Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.

· Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.

· Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records, including but not limited to care

plans, assessments.

· Coordinates, conducts, and documents, resident care plans and conference in conjunction

with or in the absence of the Director of Health Services.

· Responds to emergency calls as necessary.

· Functions as the Director of Health Services in his/her absence.

· Participants in family/resident counseling.

· Coordinates with Move-in Coordinator to ensure all regulatory documents are present prior

to admission.

· Assures timeliness of physician visits.

· Accompanies physicians when making rounds.

· Notifies physician and family of changes in resident's condition.

· Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents' independence.

· Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies.

· Assists DOHS in developing and implementing policies and procedures.

· Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.

· Attends in-service training and education sessions, s assigned.

· Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

· This community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected

as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions

with residents, participants, fellow employees, and guests:

· We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

· We treat everyone with courteous respect.

· We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.

· We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

· We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

· We make you feel important.

· We embrace and value our differences.

· We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

· We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all

times.

· We pay attention to details.

· The community's employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all

residents and employees. This is a whole person approach to health and wellness, which

includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services,

Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual, and Vocational. Through these efforts, we can

ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which

may also have positive effect on the employees, as a result.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

· RN currently licensed and in good standing in the state.

· Current CPR certification.

· Senior Care experience with a good understanding of regulations.

· Staffing/Scheduling experience is preferred.

· Supervisory experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting.

· Must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the workday.

· Must be able to lift, transfer, turn and position residents weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

· Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.

ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of environmental/occupational exposures involved in performance of job functions.

· May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior.

· May be exposed to communicable diseases including the HIV, HBV viruses, COVID-19.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent is subject to background checks, as required. In addition, possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable insurance coverage may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Staten Island, NY 10314 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person