Associate Healthcare Director

The Associate Healthcare Director (AHCD) is responsible for assisting the community's Healthcare Director (HCD) in leading the health and wellness activities for the community's resident population and assuring that the resident care department operates efficiently and effectively. The AHCD will assist in leading the team of medication technicians and nursing assistants in the provision of quality care and services while maintaining compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal Regulations and Harmony Senior Services policies and standards

Responsibilities

Assists the Healthcare Director in leading health and wellness activities for the community's residents; Assists in leading the team of medication technicians and nursing assistants in providing quality care and services; Evaluates residents prior to move-in and conducts re-evaluations as indicated; Develops and revises a service plan unique to each resident; Collaborates with residents' physicians, pharmacists, third-party healthcare providers and the healthcare team; Participates in oversight of the medication management program, including med tech training, skill validation and routine audits; Maintains working knowledge of applicable local, State and Federal regulations; Ensures resident evaluations and documentation meet requirements and that the resident care department is survey ready; Participates in plans of correction as applicable; Ensures infection control standards are maintained; Provides training and skill validation for med techs, personal care aides and others; Participates in hiring, interviews and onboarding of new resident care team members; Participates in community and resident care meetings when the Healthcare Director is unavailable; Provides leadership that promotes collaboration and teamwork; Communicates compassionately and regularly with residents' families; Completes all State and Harmony initial, annual and other required training; Partners with the Harmony Square Director and Healthcare Director on managing Behavior Expressions and overall wellness needs of Harmony Square residents; Carries out other duties as assigned

Requirements

Current valid and unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the State in which the community is located; Area of study: Nursing; 1-2 years' experience required; Current CPR certification required; Strong organizational and time management skills; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening and night shifts and weekends; Ability to be on-call after hours; Ability to act as the Manager-on-Duty on selected weekends

Nice to have

Experience in caring for geriatric individuals; Experience with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia

Benefits

401k; Full-time and part-time benefits packages; Training, development and career laddering; Great work-life balance; Flexible scheduling