The Traveling Interim Assisted Living Nursing Director (Health Services Specialist) will sit in as the Health Services Director in the absence of one. Must have nursing license in the appropriate state, and experience as an assisted living/memory care community-based nursing leadership experience to be considered.

What does the Health Services Specialist do?

If you are an assisted living nursing leader who knows all the rules and regulations, a strong leader, and are a road warrior, this job is for you! Your primary responsibility is to fulfill the Health Services Director responsibilities during the absence of a Health Services Director at Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily health services operation of the designated community in a professional manner ensuring the highest level of care to residents in accordance with regulatory standards.

Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Health Services Specialist role and what can we offer you?

The Health Services Specialist role is truly unique and for the right person, is exactly what they seek in their professional life. Consider what we can offer you:

• We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operated organization that has a strong promote from within culture.
• The ability to work Monday-Friday, during the day with a ton of schedule flexibility (this isn’t shift work!).
• You would be in a leadership position, overseeing the entire care program including coaching and teaching unlicensed staff (Personal Care Attendants, Medication Technicians, Resident Care Coordinators, etc.).
• Robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, and more.
• The ability to travel everywhere in our assisted living portfolio, which has over 35 locations in 7 Western states.
• Accessible and engaging regional operations and nursing support staff to bounce ideas off of, get additional guidance, and partnership to allow you to be a high performer.

In this job, every day you will…

1. Foster a non-clinical, resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect.

2. Fulfill the Health Services Director job duties during the absence of a Health Services Director in communities as assigned. When a HSD is hired, train and orient the newly hired Health Services Director.

3. Assess health, functional and psychosocial status of residents. Participate in the development of individualized service plans. Proactively manage care and services for each resident, maximizing the resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment.

4. Collaborate with the Management team on the advisability of accepting any prospective resident, taking into consideration the needs of the prospective resident, current community acuity and staffing levels. Provide in-person pre-move in assessments if deemed necessary.

5. Ensure that residents’ care needs are met by coordinating care services with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel. Oversee the arrangement of ancillary services such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed.

6. Delegate nursing tasks as allowed under applicable state nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with residents, their families, and their health care practitioners.

7. Provide initial and on-going training of staff in the area of health-related services including but not limited to providing personal care and medication management.

8. Communicate regularly with residents’ families regarding health care needs. Provide instruction and reassurance to residents and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions.

Education & Experience you need to qualify:

• You will need a Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with at least 1 year of experience as a health services leader in the Assisted Living industry. Additional course work in management an asset.
• Must have a current, unencumbered RN license. Excellent written and oral communication, computer and motivational skills are essential to success.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management situations.

Ways you can advance beyond the Health Services Specialist role:

Once you master this role, you could consider the Health Services Director or Regional Director of Health Services jobs with Prestige Care.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Who is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?

Prestige Care is a family of over assisted living and memory care communities in Oregon and Washington. We are an organization of over 500 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits
Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.
PTO:
AL/PCI Salary: Accrue PTO at rate of 0.0615/hour during their first year/16 days.
PCI Hourly: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.