Director of Long Term Care

HealthtechS3; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HealthtechS3 in Michigan is seeking a Director of Long Term Care (D/LTC) to oversee day-to-day operations of a 52-bed LTC department and to implement policies, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives.

The D/LTC will lead clinical resident care planning, staffing alignment, and the Nurse Aide education program, ensuring compliance with CMS and state rules while managing HR and financial services for the LTC unit.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse currently or able to be licensed in the State of Michigan.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a long term care facility within the last five years.
• Progressive management/supervisory experience is preferred.
• Membership in a professional organization and national certification or credentialing in area of specialty is recommended.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, state rules, DNV/NIHOA standards, quality indicators and quality measures related to Long Term Care preferred.
• Working knowledge of the RAI process preferred. Ability and willingness to travel overnight to attend required educational opportunities.
• Willingness and ability to gain proficiency in facility information system and unit specific software programs.
• Formal higher education teaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• The Director is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the 52 bed Long Term Care Department and for development and implementation of policies, procedures, budgeting, quality reviews and continuing customer service improvement.
• The Director serves as a leader and clinical resource in promoting nursing administration goals and ensures nursing process is used to manage resident care.
• Leads staffing planning and participates in Nurse Aide education to supply qualified assistants.
• Manages human resources and financial services of the LTC unit and integrates professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staffing management

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education program leadership

Healthcare administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Facility information system

Job description

The Director of Long Term Care (D/LTC) reports to Marla Bunker, Chief Operating Officer/CNO of WMH. He/she is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the 52 bed Long Term Care Department. Along with the Long Term Care Administrator, he/she is responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, budgeting, quality reviews and continuing customer service improvement. The Director is responsible for all human resource and financial services of the LTC unit and integrating standards of professional nursing practice into the LTC facility.

The D/LTC serves as a leader and clinical resource in promoting and interpreting the philosophy, goals and objectives of nursing administration. The D/LTC will effectively utilize all aspects of the nursing process to manage the care of residents. He/she assists with planning and implementing clinical resident care and identifying clinical resources necessary to maintain high standards of care. He/she wull maintain proper staffing levels based on established staffing guidelines. The Director will also lead and be actively involved in the hospital’s Nurse Aide education program in order to supply the LTC unit with certified nursing assistants.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse currently or able to be licensed in the State of Michigan.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a long term care facility within the last five years.
• Progressive management/supervisory experience is preferred.
• Membership in a professional organization and national certification or credentialing in area of specialty is recommended.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, state rules, DNV/NIHOA standards, quality indicators and quality measures related to Long Term Care preferred.
• Working knowledge of the RAI process preferred. Ability and willingness to travel overnight to attend required educational opportunities.
• Willingness and ability to gain proficiency in facility information system and unit specific software programs.
• Formal higher education teaching experience is preferred

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person