Associate Healthcare Director

Harmony Senior Services; Hershey (PA); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k & benefits

Training & career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Résumé du poste

Harmony Senior Services in Hershey, PA is seeking an Associate Healthcare Director to support the Healthcare Director in leading resident health and wellness programs. You will supervise med techs and nursing staff, coordinate care with physicians and pharmacists, and ensure survey readiness.

The role requires an active RN or LPN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of geriatric care experience, with flexible scheduling including day/evening/night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current valid and unencumbered RN or LPN license in the residence state.
• 1–2 years’ experience required; 3+ years preferred in geriatric care.
• CPR certification required; strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist Healthcare Director in leading health and wellness activities.
• Supervise medication technicians and nursing assistants.
• Oversee medication management and audits for safety and compliance.
• Ensure survey readiness and adherence to regulations.
• Provide training and onboarding for staff; participate in hiring.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and other providers.
• Lead infection control and incident investigations as needed.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

On-call ability

Manager-on-Duty availability

Formation

RN or LPN license (state)

Nursing education

CPR certification

Description du poste

75 East Canal Street, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

Job Description

The Associate Healthcare Director (AHCD) is responsible for assisting the community’s Healthcare Director (HCD) in leading the health and wellness activities for the community’s resident population and assuring that the resident care department operates efficiently and effectively. The AHCD will assist in leading the team of medication technicians and nursing assistants in the provision of quality care and services while maintaining compliance with all applicable local, State, and Federal Regulations and Harmony Senior Services policies and standards
Evaluates residents prior to move-in to determine whether their care and service needs can be met in the community. Conducts re-evaluations as indicated by the resident’s condition and/or State regulations. Develops a service plan unique to each resident based on the evaluation and the resident’s stated preferences. Revises the service plan as indicated by the resident’s condition and/or State regulations. Collaborates with each resident’s physician, pharmacist, third party healthcare providers, and other members of the healthcare team to promote coordinated care and services. Participates in the oversight of the community’s medication management program. Collaborates with the pharmacy, conducts med tech training and skill validation, performs routine audits and other activities that promote safety in medication administration. Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations. Assures that resident evaluations and documentation meet all requirements and collaborates with the HCD to assure that the resident care department is survey ready at all times. Participates in the development of, and compliance with, plans of correction as applicable. Assures that infection control standards are maintained to prevent or limit the spread of communicable infectious illness. Provides training and skill validation for med techs, personal care aides and others to promote safe resident care. Participates in the hiring process as needed by conducting interviews and providing onboarding training and coaching to new resident care team members. Participates in community and resident care meetings as needed when the HCD is unavailable. Provides leadership that promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork. Establishes and maintains a collaborative and positive working relationship with all community team members. Communicates compassionately and regularly with residents’ families. Promptly responds to questions or concerns and participates in effective problem-solving. Completes all State and Harmony initial, annual and other required training. Partners with the Harmony Square Director and Healthcare Director on managing Behavior Expressions and the overall wellness needs of the Harmony Square residents. Carries out other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: Level of formal Education: Current valid and unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the State in which the community is located. Areas of Study: Nursing. Experience in caring for geriatric individuals and those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia strongly preferred. Years and type of Experience: 1-2 years’ experience required; 3 or more years' experience preferred. Special Certificates: Current CPR certification required. Strong organizational and time management skills Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening and night shift and weekends. Ability to be on-call after hours. Ability to act as the Manager-on-Duty on selected weekends. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling