Director of Health Services- $5,000 hiring bonus

Company: Stuart Co
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Description: The Alton, a memory care community of 65 units in St. Paul, Is looking for a Director of Health Services . As a Director of Health Services you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the assisted living's health care services for residents. Also will collaborate in the development and implementation of the assisted living's policies and procedures with input from staff and ensures that staff is appropriately trained, supervised and follows the assisted living's procedures. The Director of Health Services is responsible for maintaining excellent quality in our health care services and for assuring that our services meet all applicable state and federal requirements.

Schedule: Business hours Monday through Friday

Salary: $90,000-105,000 with a $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Benefits: Health, Flexible Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, LTD, STD, Critical Illness, Accident and 401(K).
9 Paid Holidays
Generous PTO accruals
https://www.stuartco.com/benefits/

Job Objective(s):
The Director of Health Services is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the assisted living's health care services for residents. The Director of Health Services collaborates in the development and implementation of the assisted living's policies and procedures with input from staff and ensures that staff is appropriately trained, supervised and follows the assisted living's procedures. The Director of Health Services is responsible for maintaining excellent quality in our health care services and for assuring that our services meet all applicable state and federal requirements.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Management
Develop atmosphere of teamwork with all departments within StuartCo.
Establish policies and procedures and ensure they are communicated and followed.
Maintain effective and efficient staffing ratios based on resident acuity and need.
Establish vendor relations.
Ensure that exposure to risk is minimized by cultivating and maintaining resident, family and staff relationships.
Respond timely and appropriately to emergency situations.

Financial
Monitor expenses throughout the year ensuring financial integrity of the budget.
Responsible for overseeing monthly invoicing and collection for all services performed.
Responsible for overseeing semi-monthly payroll review, input and approvals.
Review care levels and a la carte services annually to determine changes in pricing.

Resident Care
Establish and maintain proper medical documentation regarding patient care.
Ensure that nursing staff provides on-going evaluation of patient care needs.
Establish and maintain positive patient and family relations, e.g., effective communications, manage patient and family concerns, problem solve, etc.
Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone and to fill in for the RN due to illness or vacation.
Participates in the RN On-Call program
Ensure that the professional staff is developing a plan of care, initiating, coordinating and prioritizing referrals and services for each client.

Compliance
Comply with HIPAA regulations by maintaining and safeguarding patient and staff confidentiality.
Responsible for compliance with the reporting requirements of the Vulnerable Adult Act and the Board of Nursing, including the investigation and immediate reporting of incidents of suspected client maltreatment to the Common Entry Point and the documentation and reporting of the findings of such investigations.
Is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the assisted living's infection control plan and TB prevention plan.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and laws.
Maintains current knowledge and ensures compliance with applicable licensing requirements, laws and regulations and make sure staff is appropriately informed of new changes.

Human Resources
Direct supervision of unlicensed personnel.
Ensure that tasks are delegated only to staff who are competent and possess the knowledge and skills consistent with the complexity of the tasks and according to the appropriate Minnesota practice act.
Hire, discipline and discharge staff.
Monitor staff performance; conduct performance reviews.
Maintain and participate in communication between different shifts of staff.
Ensure orientation, staff development and continuing education programs are available to all staff and work with nursing staff to implement staff education.
Assure that staff are trained consistent with OSHA requirements regarding Employee Right to Know, bloodborne pathogens, Material Safety Data Sheets, etc. and that they follow agency safety rules and regulations. The Clinical Nurse Supervisor is responsible for identifying and eliminating to the extent possible any safety hazards for staff and for reporting and logging all work place injuries.
Ensure that agency staff has adequate equipment, including protective equipment, that is needed to perform their jobs and that the equipment is in good condition.
Provide in-service opportunities for staff to maintain requirements for licensure and certification.
Schedule and create agenda for monthly staff meetings. These may be scheduled before in-service training.
Attend staff meetings, in-service education programs and care conferences as appropriate.

Job Standards
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as a RN, and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing.
- 5 years of experience in long-term care administration, or senior housing/assisted living management, independent or assisted living.
- In-depth knowledge of Eldermark, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work projects.
- Ability to maintain personnel, financial, and other confidential information.
- Act as StuartCo ambassador.
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, owners, staff, other managers, vendors, and the general public.
- Follow and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, acceptable driving record, and access to a vehicle.
- Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.
- Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

About StuartCo

StuartCo , founded in 1970, represents a diverse array of market-rate and affordable apartment and townhome options in popular urban and suburban locations. We also offer student housing and senior housing campus which includes memory care, independent and assisted living options.

StuartCo is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.

StuartCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

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