Clinical Director-RN/LPN

Burcham Hills Retirement Community; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior advocacy

Growth opportunities

Discounted employee meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Burcham Hills Retirement Community in East Lansing, MI, seeks a Clinical Director-RN/LPN to oversee the 24-hour operation of The Summit Clinical Services. You will lead its staff, ensure high-quality resident care, and maintain regulatory compliance across the facility.

Responsibilities include coordinating services with the interdisciplinary team, performing clinical setups, communicating with physicians, and driving quality assurance initiatives in line with company policies and Home for the

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid state nursing license (RN or BSN preferred).
• Three to five years of related supervisory experience.
• Assisted Living experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical practices and procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Care Coordinators and Care Partners; hire and onboarding.
• Direct staffing and disciplinary actions; ensure adequate clinical skills training.
• Review incident reports; monitor risk and quality interventions; prepare reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing license (RN/BSN preferred)

Job description

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Clinical Director-RN/LPN. This position is responsible for direct the 24-hour operation of the The Summit Clinical Services. Ensure that the highest degree of quality care and service is maintained and that regulatory guidelines are met or exceeded. Work with the Director of The Summit to oversee risk management in the The Summit and ensure smooth coordination of services. Provide leadership and communication consistent with the philosophies of the Burcham Culture and adherence to Home for the Aged Rules and other regulations as well as policies and procedures of Burcham Hills, in addition to the following duties:

Management/Supervision

• Responsible for the supervision of the Care Coordinators and Care Partners.
• Determine staffing needs; interview, select, hire, and oversee onboarding of assigned staff.
• Assign and direct work of subordinates; recognize, reward and discipline staff, address concerns and resolve problems.
• Assure adequate clinical skills training and monitoring of team for service, compliance and delivery of safe, effective and appropriate care.
• Supervise the maintenance of clinical records, e-MAR’s and e-TAR’s and audit documentation for accuracy.
• Review incident reports, follow up and ensure implementation of appropriate interventions. Prepare HFA reports as necessary.

Quality Care, Compliance and Clinical Services

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide a safe, welcoming and caring environment.
• Perform clinical set ups, including input of medications into e-MAR, medication orders, and ancillary services including dietary, therapy, home care and hospice.
• Perform routine assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinate with other departments to ensure high quality, proactive care.
• Communicate with physicians regarding residents' clinical status, needs and condition changes.
• Direct clinical service delivery to residents by therapy, home health agencies and hospice teams.
• Participate in resident / family care conferences as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Care Managers regarding resident and family concerns, quality issues, audits and management of risk and care issues.
• Establish and implement quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives for improved clinical care according to company policies and as required.

If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications:

• Must have a current and valid state nursing license; RN or BSN is preferred.
• Must have three to five years related supervisory experience.
• Assisted Living experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a multi-faceted role.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of clinical practices and procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to Homes for the Aged. Ability to work extended or flexible hours, as necessary.

PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK:

• Senior advocacy
• Rewarding hospitality driven environment
• Growth opportunities
• Diverse culture
• Discounted employee meals
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees
• Eligible for benefits as of the 31 st day of employment
• Employee recognition programs
• Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
• Join an exceptional team!

Many roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.