Job Description

General Summary: Working in accordance with established Policies and Procedures and State Regulations, responsible for oversight of all duties related to supervision, assignment of all duties associated with resident care as directed by Director of Health and Wellness (D H&W) and acts as a wellness nurse when assigned.

Role Qualifications:

Acts as Director of Health and Wellness (D H&W) in their absence Oversees all day to day functions of health and wellness department to include resident care and personnel as assigned by DH&W or Executive Director (ED). Must adhere and lead staff to adhere to or exceed established Policies and Procedures (P&P), Morningside House Standards, regulatory practices, and state and federal regulations for assisted living facilities Serves as the nursing representative to state and county licensing agencies in the absence of DH&W. Supervises health and wellness staff as assigned to include: hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary issues, orientations and ongoing training in coordination with DH&W and ED. Assists in the development and implementation of nursing policy in consultation with administration, DH&W and ED. Professionally assists marketing department with community tours, exhibits excellent customer service skills in dealing with prospective residents and their families both in person and on the telephone
Position Responsibilities:

Directly responsible for oversight and completion of all requests for assessments to determine admission eligibility as assigned by DH&W and/or ED. Ensures residents meet criteria for admission/readmission eligibility based on regulatory guidelines and Morningside House Policies and Procedures (P&P) Notifies DH&W, ED, and Corporate Director of Health and Wellness of any resident who does not meet criteria for admission to seek approval to deny Assesses new residents and enters assessment results into Morningside House's approved computerized system to determine Level of Service (LOS) fees and develops service plan Ensures completion of state level of care on admission and all pre-admission and admission requirements have been met according to all regulatory guidelines and P&P In conjunction with DH&W and ED, reviews initial LOS needs and service plan with family prior to or at time of contract execution Meets with resident and family or Power Of Attorney (POA) designee after thirty (30) days of admission to review service plan and makes any necessary changes as assigned or in absence of DH & W Participates in review of service plan with DH&W, ED, resident and or/POA every six (6) months or sooner if there is a significant change in resident's condition Notifies DH&W and ED for every LOS change and participates in service plan meeting scheduled by ED or designee Responsible for ongoing management of current residents to include completion of routine wellness visits, monitoring changes in residents' health status, verification of physician orders both written and verbal and ensures signatures are obtained per regulatory compliance while acting as DH&W or at the direction of DH&W and ED Transcribes to Medication Administration Record (MAR)/Treatment Administration Record (TAR) Faxes all medication orders to pharmacy Ensures that all medication is available for administration Communicates with family/POA/physician on residents' condition and changes in status, unexpected occurrences and communicates same with staff via change in status log and Shift Supervisor report and all other required documentation Documents all orders and changes in residents' health record Monitors MARs weekly and oversees processing of all verbal and written physician orders for compliance Ensures narcotic count is accurate at all times and completes medication audits using approved form per P&P Assures completion and accuracy of monthly change-over of POSs/MARs/TARs and notification, communication, and follow-up to physician of pharmacy recommendations as directed and in accordance with P&P Oversees adequate supply and maintenance of all equipment and supplies to ensure that all functions related to resident care and operations of department are at an optimal level at all times Ensures that all individual residents' medical equipment and related supplies are available and functional at all times (i.e. individual glucometer and associated strips, safety syringes and safety lancets) and community equipment such as sharps containers, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, and stethoscope are available and in working order Must be knowledgeable with all aspects of billing and ordering for resident and facility to include treatment charges, incontinence needs (Freedom Program) and procedural reporting of changing needs to DH&W, ED and POA Collects and reviews all event reports to include initiation, documentation and follow-through in accordance with P&P and company standards for Quality Assurance (QA) and Risk Management (RM) purposes and acts as QA/RM leader in community Ensures adequate trained staff are on duty at all times and notifies ED for approval of overtime if necessary Supervises assignment, tracking and ongoing maintenance for all department equipment to include walkie-talkies, pagers and resident room keys Oversees staff training and full compliance in all areas to include fire drills/evacuations/ disaster protocol and infection control as per company P&P and state regulation Ensures safe evacuation of all residents and staff in an emergency Responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to established safety procedures and OSHA recommendations and requirements and participates in Safety Committee Liaison with health and wellness staff to include DH&W and Director of Dementia Care (DDC) on schedules Attends all community and administration meetings as requested including, but not limited to, service plan, level of service, department, resident council, monthly health and wellness and "stand-up" Assists and coordinates the development and on-going training for all nursing staff to maintain or exceed compliance with Morningside Standards, P&P, and state and federal regulation Participates in the Manager on Duty rotation Other duties as directed
Essential Functions, Experience and Skills:

Must be able to maintain satisfactory attendance as per Policy # 871 and must be able to report for duty as scheduled Current CPR and First Aid Certification Must maintain current registered nursing license for practice in the state of Maryland or Virginia as per regulatory guidelines Maintains requirements for Delegating Nurse as necessary Previous experience in a nurse management or supervisory role Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in nursing Time Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner Exhibits strong leadership skills to include interviewing, hiring, providing guidance, training and when necessary administering disciplinary action to include complete written documentation as per P&P Practices sound employment practices by adhering to all Morningside P&Ps and standards, local, federal and state regulations and employment laws Must perform all duties in adherence of established policies and procedures Exhibits excellent customer service and follow-through, communication and teamwork, safety practices, attendance and punctuality, adherence to company standards and strong leadership and supervisory skills Must show ability to make sound judgments Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to speak and write effectively in English Must exhibit ability to interact positively with a caring, nurturing and professional attitude Commitment and adherence to company values and policies Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Must be a strong team player Must be flexible and able to multi-task under pressure and deadlines Extensive knowledge and ability to put into practice Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) and DSS regulations for assisted living facilities Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Must adhere to confidentiality procedures to insure HIPAA and Morningside House standards are met or exceeded at all times and ensures compliance of staff
Nonessential Skills and experience:

Customer service skills within an assisted living environment Previous experience in long term care, gerontology or assisted living
Reporting to this position: Wellness nurses, Medicine Aides and Resident Aides

Physical Demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds, push or pull objects, including the human body. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to frequent contact with residents, family members, staff and vendors in a mostly indoor setting in an assisted living support environment. The noise level in the work environment is minimal to moderate.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location: In person