Senior Wellness Director - San Francisco, United States - The Bungalows At Chesterfield Village

Description

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village is seeking a Sr. Wellness Director to join their team

This position will oversee two communities (located in Springfield, MO).

The Sr. Wellness Director reports directly to the Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations.

PURPOSE

The Sr. Wellness Director is responsible for providing overall leadership, training and support of the health and well-being of the residents within their designated portfolio. Responsibilities include but are not limited to quality assurance and regulatory compliance; assisting in the training and on-boarding of clinical and care coordinator team members. The Sr. Wellness Director is also responsible for assisting and partnering with the Regional Director of Resident Care to provide Medication Care Manager training (in states where allowed).

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Completion of clinical sections of the Wellness Evaluation & Assessment and PSP at the time of move-in, semiannually and with any change in status
• Completes clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident on a monthly basis
• Partners with other department directors to identify, review, discuss potential changes in service / medication levels
• Informs the Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Ensures weights and vital signs are obtained monthly for each resident prior to completion of monthly wellness visit
• Contacts resident's attending physician when necessary and or upon family request
• Maintains Wellness files according to Phoenix policy, federal and state guidelines
• Maintains clinical supplies for the community emergency kits
• Oversee the monitoring of each resident's medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately
• Accurately and promptly transcribes physicians orders MAR/TAR (Medication Administration Record /Treatment Administration Record) to include initials, date and time noted and date faxed to pharmacy
• Completes MAR/TAR audit each month
• Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass (Right resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse
• Monitors the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications

Structure

• Sets standards for resident service delivery including recommendation on staffing levels and roles and responsibilities, pricing strategies, and program differentiation and implementation
• Monitors each resident's medication and treatment profile at a minimum monthly to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately
• Reviews for accuracy and compliance, all physician orders at time of move-in and monthly thereafter
• Checks controlled substance declining inventory sheets to ensure they are accurately completed and reflect the correct amount of narcotics available, at a minimum twice a week
• Acts as a liaison with pharmacy to ensure effective services for our residents
• Checks accuracy and labeling for all medications delivered from the pharmacy. Follows up directly with the pharmacy for any identified issues or concerns
• Observes Medication Care Manager/ Nurses at a minimum quarterly or per state regulation to ensure proper medication assistance / administration is being followed
• Follows all processes for management of preferred pharmacy provider
• Actively participates in risk management programs
• Daily review of timekeeping practices and payroll reports to ensure all hours worked are recorded and appropriately paid
• Completes clinical associate staffing and scheduling according to the operational and budgetary guidelines

Training

• Partners in the delivery and participation in Phoenix Academy training and self-study programs during the required time-frame.
• Completes All Phoenix Academy, job specific and management training in the timeframe designated
• Completes all training required by the state or other regulating authorities including ongoing training per regulation

Communication

• Ensures residents and families are educated about residents' rights
• Consults Human Resources before terminating an associate
• Creates and maintains a warm professional environment
• Assures that all staff is fully informed on the answers to the most frequently asked questions by residents, families, and prospective families
• Facilitates regularly scheduled meetings with department heads and associates
• Manages appropriate communications to Executive Director / RDO / VQA.
• Provide written site visit report after each community visit
• Provide completed Wellness Director on-boarding checklist at the conclusion of all onboarding to the ED/RDO / VQA.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to relate in a positive and professional way to a diverse resident and associate population
• Acts as liaison for ancillary health services to ensure visits are made as scheduled or prescribed and prompt communication between associates and ancillary service provider
• Acts as a liaison for pharmacy services to ensure effective services for resident

Compliance/Safety

• Ensures compliance with state assisted living regulations
• Review all state reportable before submission to state regulatory agency
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA nurse practice acts, etc.) and Phoenix standards as it pertains to clinical care
• Understands and practices the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately
• Oversees community risk management program
• Participate in the development and implementation of a community improvement plan
• Partner with the Executive Director and other community associates to analyze and maintain all resident and associate safety
• Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents
• Responsible for infection control programming/training
• Responsible for the safe and efficient distribution / administration of injections, nebulizers, medications and moderate wounds care per state / provincial regulations
• Acts as Lead in an emergency (e.g. elopement, fire, disaster, etc.) according to the chain of authority identified in the community disaster plan

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Must have a minimum of 2 years department management experience working with elders or disabled individuals
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Multi-department experience strongly recommended
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, orientate and train staff
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
• Understands basic concepts of risk management

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