Director of Health Services - RN - Avamere Court at Keizer (Finance)
Director of Health Services (RN)
Status: Full-Time
Location: Avamere Court at Keizer - 5300 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303
Apply online at TeamAvamere.com
The primary purpose of the Director of Health Services is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Health Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Regional Nurse Consultant to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Responsibilities:
Delegates tasks according to Oregon Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations (ensures a written physicians order, assess the resident condition as stable, ensure the caregiver is capable of performing the task by observation of that caregiver's performance, ensures training of the task to the caregiver, provides written instructions and a return demonstration of the task, documents the task delegated on the resident's service plan).
Develop and maintain a good rapport with all parties involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, waste, and or abuse to the Executive
Review the 24-hour report and health monitoring and make recommendations as needed
Assess the use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in accordance to established standards of
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the health service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current Oregon Administrative Regulations and OSHA guidelines
Participate in the coordination of care with outside and offsite providers
Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Assist in developing improvement plans to correct identified problem areas
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
Coordinate services amongst the Interdisciplinary Team
Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident
Implement and follow company policies and guidelines
Review IR reports and assist with the investigation and recommendations as needed
Complete Alert Log and Alert Follow guidelines for Alert Charting criteria
Review all physician orders (triple check system) timely
Complete Change in condition assessments per company policy
Complete Quarterly assessments per company policy
Complete admission assessments required by Registered Nurse per company policy
Follow guidelines for skin tracking, monitoring, and treatments
Participate in all compliance training programs
Participate in developing the Service Plan when residents receive health Make recommendations for service plans as needed
Attend and participate in care conferences as invited by Executive Director
Requirements and Qualifications:
Possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
Must have, as a minimum six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state
Be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
Be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Must have CPR/BLS
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
Generous employee referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.