HEALTH DIRECTOR

Reports To:                                      Center Director

Department:                                    Adult Day Services

Location:                                           Silver Spring

Status:                                               Exempt 

History of Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA 

Since 1919, Easter Seals has been serving the community providing help, hope and answers for our neighbors challenged by physical, mental, or emotional health issues. Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA (ESDCMDVA) (www.eseal.org) is the affiliate serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We deliver exceptional services through a network of 6 sites and in-home care, and we provide Adult Medical Day Care, Early Child Development and Education, Therapy, Behavioral Health, Respite, and Workforce Development services where participants and their families find support, hope, medical care, and enjoyable activities. Our unique and dedicated staff of over 200 professionals includes specialists in education, therapy, senior services, social work, assistive technology, nursing, and related professions. Our entire staff shares our Core Values which are an integral component of the success of ESDCMDVA: 

• Respect: We respect each other. We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual, and appreciate the strength of diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility: We share a sense of responsibility for doing things right, being good stewards and being accountable for our actions.
• Integrity: We conduct business ethically with a commitment to moral integrity and we expect people to hold a high moral standard. We communicate openly, honestly and directly.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas, take measured risks and find better ways to help more people.
• Care: We show compassion for others and continue to live our mission each day.

Working Schedule:

Monday-Friday day shift.  Hours, times, and days are contingent upon clients, work duties, and center location. Schedule may include weekends delegation and may change as business needs dictate.

Position Summary: 

The Health and Safety Director, R.N. is responsible for all health care and medical needs of the Adult day service participants.  

Essential Functions:

• Develop and amend health policies and procedures.
• Monitor client’s health needs, changes in condition, and assume lead in emergency situations.
• Initiate CPR and first aid measures in emergency situations as warranted.
• Supervise health services and advise Director regarding health and related programs.
• Serve as liaison for participants, caregivers, staff and medical rehab around medical issues.
• Monitor medications of participants needing supervision for medication administration.
• Administer medications to participants who are not able to self-administer.
• Store, prepare, administer and document medications in accordance with Maryland Medical Adult Day Care regulations.
• Perform treatments as ordered by participants’ physicians.
• Provide personal care and assistance with ADLs and train other employees as appropriate.
• Monitor vital signs and document.
• Maintain accurate participant medical records to include: monthly and quarterly nursing progress notes, complete and maintain ADCAPS in a timely fashion, document physician’s orders.
• Coordinate care plan schedule with multidisciplinary team and develop all nursing-related care plans.
• Coordinate services between Easter Seals Home and Community Therapy Program, University of Maryland Geriatric Psychiatry Services, Podiatry Services, and any other on-site services related to medical care.
• Present two staff in-service training courses per year addressing issues of aging and Standard Precautions.
• Maintain contact with family/caregiver on a regular basis. Follow-up with all caregivers of participants on Medical Leave of Absence.
• Provide a health-related presentation and/or activity to participants each month.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance program, monitoring and evaluating the program in relation to licensing requirements.
• Ensure the safety of the participants at all levels of the Center including transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Registered Nurse with current Maryland license.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• At least 3 or more years of experience in a health care setting.
• 2 years of experience in management with senior population in health care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve. Accountable for own decisions.

Internal Relationships and Language:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to the Center Director.
• Provide leadership to all Center Employees as well as adhere to and enforce all Center policies and procedures.
• Consistently abides by confidentiality of client information.

Computer Skills:

• Comfortable using the computer, internet and email.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Delegate effectively to employees under his/her supervision.
• Follow procedures for hiring and terminating employees as outlined in Easter Seals Employee Handbook.
• Provide performance evaluations at least once a year as well as provide ongoing feedback and disciplinary action (as needed) on all employees under his/her supervision.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to maneuver various pathways for entry / exit into locations.
• Able to lift, carry and move a variety of items such as supplies, equipment, therapy equipment and supplies, approximately 50 lbs or less.
• Must be able to assist participants in a wide range of personal care duties (ex. toileting)

Percent of Time Spent:

                                                            Sitting  50 %

                                                            Standing  10 

                                                            Walking  30 

                                                            Running  0 

                                                            Stooping/Kneeling  10 

                                                            Climbing  0 

Working Hours: Normal, usually daytime 

Travel:                                               Time spent out of office  10 %

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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