About this opportunity
Baptist Village Communities lists this ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES opportunity in owasso, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Health Services supports the Director of Health Services in overseeing the delivery of high-quality nursing care and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and coordinated services. This position assists with nursing policies and procedures, staff development, resident assessments, care planning, physician communication, regulatory requirements, and oversight of key clinical programs.
The Assistant Director of Health Services also serves as the acting Director of Health Services in the DOHS's absence. The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse who is organized, adaptable, clinically knowledgeable, and committed to supporting both residents and team members.
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with long-term care experience and a passion for supporting residents, developing nursing teams, and maintaining high standards of care, consider joining Baptist Village Communities team.
General Responsibilities
Assist with implementing and revising nursing care policies and procedures as needed
Evaluate nurse aide performance and provide counseling, instruction, and support when necessary
Prepare monthly order sheets for medical supplies
Assist with reviewing physician orders on a monthly basis
Periodically verify narcotic counts
Follow up on changes in residents' conditions
Schedule and assist with in-service training programs
Coordinate First Aid and CPR classes and other educational topics requested by the Director of Health Services
Review rehabilitation goals and resident progress monthly with the Director of Health Services and provide relevant information for Care Plan meetings
Assist with admitting new residents and building positive relationships with residents and families
Assist with MDS documentation and ensure required assessments are completed within established timeframes
Assist with care plans and quarterly updates as needed
Coordinate special care services such as podiatry, dentistry, and vision care
Maintain frequent communication with physicians regarding changes in condition, new concerns, injuries, and other resident care needs
Help maintain each resident's self-respect, personal dignity, comfort, and physical safety
Maintain regular personal contact with residents
Make rounds with physicians and ensure new orders are carried out
Maintain required in-service programs, fire drills, and other educational programs and ensure proper documentation
Ensure closed resident charts are completed and properly stored
Supervise rehabilitation and restorative programs, restraint reduction initiatives, and infection control programs
Train team members on the proper use of lifts and other resident care equipment
Enforce safe transfer practices and appropriate use of lift equipment
Participate in an on-call rotation every other weekend
Serve as acting Director of Health Services in the absence of the Director of Health Services
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oklahoma required
Long-term care experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and team members
Ability to adapt to change while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
Ability to provide leadership, instruction, and support to nursing team members
Strong attention to documentation, regulatory requirements, and resident safety
Working Environment
Regular exposure to body fluids, infection, odors, and resident behaviors.
Exposure to chemical and cleaning solutions.
Must possess adequate sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices, to meet job requirements.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.
Must regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Benefits
403B Retirement savings plan
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid personal time off
Referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
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Who can apply
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