Clinical Director

Clinical DirectorOur senior living is currently seeking a Clinical Director to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityThe Clinical Director oversees the Wellness department with the goal of providing a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function. The Clinical Director utilizes sound leadership principles to maintain a motivated and stable team. Manages resident health and wellness through regular resident monitoring and communication to the Wellness team, residents' primary care providers and other health services providers. Engages in ongoing personal development in geriatric care, leadership skills, communication skills, and leadership skills. May be asked to assume responsibilities of the Executive Director in their absence to maintain smooth community operation.Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times. Establishes and maintains positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, employees, families, and community guests. Ensures orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new team members.Hires, trains, and supervises Wellness team.Provides mentorship and development of Wellness team.Encourages teamwork, promotes wellness philosophy, and supports open communication and collaborative problem solving. Leads by example.Actively protects resident and employee safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Observes for any signs of resident abuse or neglect and takes immediate action to prevent harm. Reports incidents according to community policy and state laws.Ensures all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements.Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, such as those set by state licensing agencies and accrediting bodies, as well as company policy and procedure.Ensures employee immunization and series tracking is complete.Ensures adequate staffing levels that meet program and clinical needs based upon resident acuity, state regulations, contract requirements, and community budgets.Conducts regular in-service and team meetings.Critical Success FactorsCurrent active unencumbered nursing degree valid in state of employmentCurrent license/certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community.Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care.Prior supervisory and leadership experience in the health care environment strongly preferred.Current CPR certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community.Any other state specific certifications as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is The Pennant Group, Inc., a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.