Location: Jeffersonville,IN, USA
Working at Riverbend truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for an Assistant Wellness Director to join our team!
About this position:
The Assistant Wellness Director assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Conducts resident assessments, suggesting level of needed service packages to residents and their families, as directed by the Clinical Director.
Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care evidence by adequate services and staff coverage for the facility, appropriateness of staff, absence of odors, cleanliness, absence of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal physical, mental and psychosocial function.
Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators. Proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.
Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of physical or chemical restraints, unexplained injuries, potential abuse or neglect, medication errors, loss of resident property, or any evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction, as directed by the Clinical Director or in his/her absence.
Gathers and analyzes facts, assesses situations, develops, and implements appropriate actions to investigate, notify appropriate parties, resolve issues, record facts properly, and prevent future reoccurrence. Communicates findings/results to the Clinical Director and/or General Manager.
Listens and documents significant changes in condition of residents; including, but not limited to, incidents, unexplained injuries, medication errors, loss of resident property, or evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction per agency policies and state regulations.
Monitors and responds timely to Care and Concern program per facility policy. Attempts to resolve all resident grievances seeking consultation or assistance from other departments of administration as appropriate.
Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of service plans to maintain quality of care, quality of life, and a homelike environment for all residents.
Establishes, implements, and monitors infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
Assists Clinical Director with preparation for state survey.
Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve quality of services and to resolve identified problems.
Consults with Clinical Director daily about resident status, occupancy, budget, staffing, and other relevant issues.
Participates in the development of and compliance with the department budget including nursing, medical, and central supplies. Provides relevant information to Clinical Director regarding departmental needs and status.