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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assisted Living Nursing Director provides and coordinates the overall health monitoring and nursing related services to residents in compliance with Chapter DHS 83 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code while promoting wellness and independence. The Assisted Living Nursing Director 1 provides leadership and supervision to the nursing and resident assistant staff in the assisted living programs; 2 provides overall leadership for assessment planning implementation and evaluation of resident care; 3 Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff on issues related to resident care and the quality of life for all residents; 4 monitors compliance with DHS 83 regulations and follows up on changes in condition; documentations; incidents/accidents and risks of infection falls and confusion; and 5 investigates and completes the Assisted Living Facility Self Reports (F02208 to DQA BAL 6 assists with the investigation and completion of any Misconduct Incident Reports to DQA BAL 7 provides general support 24/7 for residents families and staff via inperson oncall or email. Accepting 24hour per day accountability for clinical cares delivered the Assisted Living Nursing Director collaborates with the care delivery team both internally and externally acting as the clinical liaison to acute care providers physicians families and residents/clients.

This position reports to the Executive Director.

MISSION

We are called to serve a thriving community where senior live with dignity connection and purpose.

CORE VALUES

Fully embraces a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:

Compassion: We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.

Faith: We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.

Inclusion: We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair welcoming and accessible experiences for all.

Integrity: We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents their families and our coworkers.

Dedication: We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

Ensures the delivery of quality services and actively listens to residents/families grievances/concerns to ensure prompt resolution and satisfaction.

Provides oversight for systematic programs.

Reviews initial clinical assessments of all prospective residents to include the determination of the appropriate household level of care and services provided and the timeline for an effective movein.

Oversees development of initial Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each resident upon admission and in conjunction with the AL interdisciplinary team finalizes a comprehensive ISP within 30 days. Ensures completion of annual and ongoing ISP reviews.

Attends or delegates Care Plan conferences within 30 days of admission and as needed.

Provides leadership to the nursing/supervisory staff to perform assessments planning implementation and evaluation of all nursing services to all residents of the facilities.

Provides oversight and resources for education to Nurses (RNs/LPNs) Supervisors and Resident Assistants. This includes group presentations and oneonone mentoring/training. Recommends ongoing staff development programs to assure development and learning of current practices as it relates to geriatric care (general training/retraining of staff).

Assists in staffing functions including interviewing hiring scheduling coaching and corrective action as needed or as delegated.

Recommends collects data and evaluates QA data including falls wounds psychotropic med review infection control med errors and any pertinent Quality Assurance measurable areas. Works with pharmacy to ensure medication protocol is followed.

Ensures maintenance of records and charts to reflect residents conditions delegates charting responsibilities to Nurses (RNs/LPNs) Supervisors and Resident Assistants as needed and where appropriate.

Collaborates develops updates and maintains consistent policies with other CBRFs as it relates to nursing and health services to ensure current and meets regulations.

Maintains regular communication with Executive Director Social Worker(s) Physicians Pharmacist residents and families/ responsible parties and other vested parties.

Consults with other Clinical leaders as needed.

Supervises the applicable Shift Supervisors to include AM PM NOC and any other pertinent Supervisory staff for the Assisted Living facilities.

Ensures that all Oakwood policies are administered effectively and accurately. Ensures that health and nursing policies are current and meet regulations.

Holds accountability for remaining updated with any changes in the State of Wisconsin Chapter 83 and that the CBRF regulations are being followed.

Attends meetings and participate on committees as assigned or as it relates to this position.

Facilitates regular review of program and care services.

Available for flexible hours and 24/7 oncall oversight as needed.

Provides back up to support other areas on the respective campuses.

Participates in Leading Age Echelon and the required WCCEAL components.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Encourages staff to reach their optimal level of independence.

Works within departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Willingness to learn and implement state regulations which affect care of residents and operations of facility.

Carries out job responsibilities in a professional accurate and conscientious manner.

Creates and maintains an atmosphere which fosters effective team relationships with other staff and with various community agencies and with the public.

Handles confidential information according to HIPAA guidelines.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.

Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of residents and staff.

Knowledgeable about State regulations specifically Chapter DHS 83 Community Based Residential Facilities of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Supervises and provides leadership to clinical support staff in the assisted living programs.

Ability to provide leadership that fosters teamwork in meeting the mission vision and values of Oakwood.

Participates in the monitoring of nursing skills onthefloor using quality assurance tools as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a BSN and registration or eligible for registration as an RN in the State of Wisconsin.

Experience caring for geriatric individuals is required.

Prefer at least three to five 35 years of progressive experience working in longterm care or health related field part of which is in a supervisory leadership and/or training

capacity.

Completed all CBRF courses and/or approved administrative course.

Computer skills required.

Required Experience:

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