Life Care Centers of America

Regional Director of Clinical Services

Life Care Centers of America • $90K — $120K *
Aurora, CO 80013In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse state license
  • Minimum of three years in skilled nursing care or related fields
  • Familiarity with state and federal guidelines for post-acute and long-term care

Responsibilities

  • Direct operations and programs for regional nursing facilities
  • Make independent decisions in clinical situations
  • Implement and interpret departmental policies and objectives
  • Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
  • Foster professional relationships with staff and vendors
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Adhere to company policies and training obligations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and continued learning
  • Engagement in a positive, collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to a variety of clinical challenges across multiple facilities
  • Involvement in maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance
  • Flexible locations in northern or southern Colorado with travel opportunities
Full Job Description
We are seeking a tenured Registered Nurse with Director of Nursing experience in skilled nursing facilities to support our buildings in either northern or southern Colorado. Weekly travel to our facilities is required.

Position Summary

The Regional Director of Clinical Services directs the operations, programs and activities of the region to maintain the highest quality of care and service in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Registered nurse with an active state license
  • At least three years of experience in skilled nursing care or related industry
  • Knowledge of state and federal guidelines governing post acute and long term care services

Specific Job Requirements

  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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