Associate Healthcare Director

Hershey Operations LLC; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Benefits packages (fulltime & part‑tim

Training & Development

Career laddering

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks an Associate Healthcare Director to assist in leading health and wellness programs for residents. You will guide medication technicians and nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining survey readiness.

You will collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other providers to promote coordinated care, training, audits, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current valid RN or LPN license in the state where the community is located (PA).
• 1-2 years’ experience required; 3+ years’ preferred in geriatric care or dementia settings.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, night shifts and weekends.
• On-call after hours; may act as Manager-on-Duty on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Healthcare Director in leading resident health and wellness activities.
• Oversee and train med techs and nursing assistants to ensure quality care and compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and providers for coordinated care.
• Support medication management program and conduct routine safety audits.
• Maintain infection control standards and survey readiness.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding and coaching of care team members.
• Communicate with residents’ families and support a collaborative team culture.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

RN or LPN license (PA)

Job description

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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 Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States. Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family. We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team. Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!