CLINICAL DIRECTOR
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SUMMARYThe Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight of our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position ensures the highest degree of quality care by planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of our care services in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and our internal policies and procedures.RequirementsESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.•Provides medical assessments of each new admission as well as ongoing resident evaluations.•Monitors medication administration, medication records and medication documentation in the MARs. Maintains resident documentation, medical management documentation and care plan documentation.•Reviews the care coordination of all residents, coordinates the service plan, activates appropriate resources and communicates with the physician or pharmacy regarding new medication orders, changes in orders and any medication issues. Follows up on residents admitted to the hospital and completes necessary paper work for a re-admission to the community after hospitalization or rehab.•Provides regular support to resident care needs and care-related follow-up as appropriate.•Provides supervision, performance management, staffing and coordination of care staff as it relates to care services and programming. Develops, coordinates and provides in-service training for staff on health conditions common to care services to include ADLs, med management, safety and regulatory compliance per DHS 83 and 89.•Continually seeks out and directs quality improvement activities that focus on wellness, clinical management, medication management, risk management, staff training, safety and survey preparedness.•Ensures compliance with all DHS 83 and 89 policies, procedures, and reporting requirements well as adherence to internal policies and procedures. Develops new policies and/or procedures as necessary.•Maintains on-going communication with the Executive Director on all critical issues.•Maintains knowledge of State Regulations and updates for DHS 83 and 89.•Available for on-call duties on an as-needed basis.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does have direct supervisory responsibilities for all care-related staff.