The 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 Factors- Current active unencumbered nursing degree valid in state of employment
- Current 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.
