What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Director position at Village Estates at Vero Beach?
As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 6th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer. Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you! Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.
Why You Should Work With Us:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN or LVN) with a strong senior living background
- Current and active state license in good standing
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a related healthcare setting
- Ability to build effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
- Strong documentation skills
- Proficient in developing systems for monitoring resident health conditions and ensuring efficient and safe delivery of care
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to accommodate fluctuating resident and facility needs
- Professional representation of the facility and a positive demeanor
- Experience in training and staff development
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with the Administrator in hiring, supervising, evaluating, and providing progressive discipline for all care staff
- Develop and monitor work schedules for Caregivers and Nursing staff to ensure optimal staffing levels for quality resident care
- Serve as a member of the facility management team and act as Administrator in their absence
- Assist with marketing responsibilities and build networks with healthcare community referral sources
- Provide training to staff on health-related topics and maintain training records
- Act as a role model for professional appearance, communication, and conduct
- Oversee the resident assessment process and ensure accurate and updated service plans
- Coordinate resident and family care conferences
- Serve as a liaison between residents, families, and physicians regarding healthcare issues
- Monitor and evaluate changes in resident condition, implement effective interventions, and document accordingly
- Perform skilled nursing tasks as per policy and state law
- Ensure safe and accurate medication management, maintaining proper documentation and storage
- Implement systems to monitor resident health concerns, such as weight and nutrition, skin integrity, mobility, fall management, and challenging behaviors
- Maintain an adequate inventory of healthcare supplies and equipment, following facility protocols for purchasing
- Monitor the Alert Charting system and review Resident Health Records for compliance and quality standards
- Demonstrate courtesy, gentleness, and effective communication techniques when interacting with residents
- Provide resident care in a safe and dignified manner, always upholding resident dignity, choice, and respect
- Stay updated on current OSHA and state regulations and ensure facility compliance with resident care and nursing functions
Salary : $75,000 - $76,000