Director of Clinical Services

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Clinical Services ensures that the philosophy of Laurel Lake Retirement Community is met in all aspects. The Director of Clinical Services directs the overall operations and activities, both internal and external and collaborates with the Service Team to provide excellent services, assuring safety and security to all residents and staff. The Director of Clinical Services supervises all clinical services staff and ensures the continuity of resident care on an ongoing basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of experience in a long-term care setting.
• Three years of management experience.

Licensure, Certification and Registration:

Current State of Ohio RN license required.

CPR Certification required.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.

2. Monitors policies pertaining to staffing, resident services, financial operations, and clinical performance improvement activities. Includes preparing/revising position description, policies and manuals.

3. Conducts Performance Improvement meetings to review resident profiles and their equality indicators with designated team members to ensure appropriate level of service.

4. Works collaboratively with the Director of the Health Services and other staff as appropriate to assure high quality services and maintain occupancy for skilled nursing and assisted living.

5. Coordinates all aspects of staff scheduling including interviewing, selecting, orienting and evaluating.

6. Models Laurel Lake's Mission and Values.

7. Coordinates the overall care of the residents served in each area supervised including the Clinic, Caring Hands, Greenwood, and Crown Center

8. Member of the Senior Management Team, Resident Review, and Admissions Committee.

9. Monitor/Assess residents in Independent Living for changes in status and assist in transfers based on measuring tools and family meetings. Collaborate with Director of Health Services to assure effective transitions from independent living to Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing.

10. Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to nursing staff at all levels.

11. Foster a supportive and professional work environment that encourages staff engagement and retention.

12. Ensure compliance with infection control safety, and risk management protocols.

13. Implement quality assurance and performance improvements (QAPI) initiatives.

14. Respond promptly and effectively to resident and family concerns.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other:

Performs other related duties as needed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS:

Clerical/Secretary – Physical Demands
Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday

Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday

Constant – 67 – 100% of workday

Not at all – 0% of workday

Occasional

Walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; unilateral vertical reach 36-72"; bilateral carry 30', 25#; push/pull 100', ; lift 0-25# 6-36" from floor; lift 0-25# 36-48" from floor; lift 0-25# 6-72" from floor, climbing stairs; operating machines: (2 foot/feet).

Frequent

Standing.

Constant

Sitting, unilateral horizontal reach 0-18", bilateral fine motor manipulation functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aid or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; operating machines: (2 hand(s)).

Not at All

Hold 200# patient side lying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines; keyboarding & CRT usage.

Category III Job Classification – Laurel Lake employee jobs that include all other employees not covered under Category I & II jobs whose tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues or used sharps.

Job Hazard Risks:

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.

BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A LAUREL LAKE EMPLOYEE:

• Medical Insurance through Meritain (High Deductible Health Plan) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• HSA (Health Savings Account) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Dental coverage through Mutual of Omaha — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Vision coverage through Mutual of Omaha — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Basic Life (1x annual salary) - for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Option to purchase supplemental Life Insurance for self/spouse/child
• Short Term Disability - for all employees working 20+ hrs. per week after completion of six months of service
• 403(b) Retirement Program — potential match for employees up to 4%
• Section 125 Pre-Tax PTO (Paid Time Oft) used for Vacation/Sick Time/Holiday
• Tuition Assistance ($1250/$1750/$2500) is the maximum amount that you are eligible for per year based on part time or full time status)
• Free On-Site CEU Opportunities
• Shift Differential for 2nd/3rd shift Clinical positions (STNA/LPN/RN)
• Competitive Wage Scale
• Direct Deposit for Payroll
• Discounted Membership to Life Center Plus/Hudson
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• On-Site Health Club w/Pool
• Employee Wellness Program
• Smoke-Free Campus
• 24-Hour Campus Security
• Akron Metro Regional Transit Service
• Award Programs (i.e. Employee of the Month)
• Staff/Resident Activities & Social Events n Employee Dining Room with Meals at Nominal Charge
• Free Parking
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Eligible for Christmas Bonus in December from the Residents

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