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Senior living

Health Services Specialist (RN)

Senior living, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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At Sinceri Senior Living, we are a fun-loving, employee-centric company like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work for the 6th year in a row. Create your 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 characteristics protected by law.

Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living.

Candidates submitted by unsolicited third-party recruiters will not be considered. The primary responsibility of the Health Services Director Specialist is to fulfill the Director of Nursing responsibilities during the absence of a Director of Nursing within assigned communities. Secondary duties may include assisting the Regional Director of Health Services in quality assurance efforts when not assigned to a community. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum two (2) years of management experience in senior living or related health programs preferred. Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EHR management. Subject to a criminal background check and drug screening. Holds current unencumbered license in the state the employee resides in as a Registered Nurse. Willing to obtain a nursing license in assigned states. Holds current CPR certification. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Acts as interim HSD overseeing the daily health services operations of the designated community professionally, ensuring the highest level of care to residents in accordance with regulatory standards and Sinceri policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others. Effective and efficient organization and time management skills. Confident, independent thinker, and strong decision-making ability. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Maintains current knowledge of the senior living industry, state and local regulations, including current trends and best practices. Maintains and prompts adherence to organizational policies and procedures and guidelines. Utilizes management expertise to assist communities with resident care and nursing personnel issues. Community Functions Collaborates with the Management team on the advisability of accepting any prospective resident, considering the needs of the prospective resident, current community acuity, and staffing levels. Provides in-person pre-move-in assessments if deemed necessary. Ensures that residents' care needs are met by coordinating care services with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel. Oversees the arrangement of ancillary services such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed. Delegates nursing tasks as allowed under applicable state nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with residents, their families, and their healthcare practitioners. Provides initial and ongoing training of staff in health-related services, including personal care and medication management. Communicates regularly with residents' families regarding healthcare needs. Provides instruction and reassurance to residents and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions. Promotes positive motivation, identifies problems and/or deficiencies, develops action plans, educates staff, and implements solutions to clinical issues. Participates in State and Federal surveys and compliance investigations. Utilizes systems to minimize organizational risk exposure, including risk reporting systems, resident risk highlights, resident evaluation systems, pharmacy systems, medication management, etc. Minimizes liability to the organization by anticipating problems, evaluating their magnitude, and taking corrective actions. Coordinates and assists in implementing and overseeing the organization's electronic health record (EHR) program. Oversees the Meaningful Moments program in coordination with the Program Director. Assists the community with ongoing behavior interventions and collaborates with the Program Director if indicated. Collaborates with the Community Relations Director (CRD) and Administrator, providing support with sales and community strategy. Participates in the community's continuous quality improvement (CQI) committee. Works with the Administrator and Business Office Manager to ensure effective orientations, ongoing training, employee development, team building, and conflict resolution. Assists in the recruitment, interview, orientation, and retention of health services staff, including potential HSD candidates. Supports the community's financial performance by monitoring staffing, supply costs, agency costs, etc. Monitors health services performance regarding budgets and proactively implements changes to ensure positive financial results in collaboration with the Administrator and regional team. Other Functions When a community is not assigned, the HSD Specialist may assist in quality assurance efforts with site visits, system implementation, and delegation of tasks to health services staff per state regulations, such as medication training or skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr