Director of Clinical Services Full-time Job

WHO ARE WE?

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a wonderful place to work! South Port Square is a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda and is one of Florida’s best kept secrets! You’ll join a team with a strong work ethic, with management and co-workers who want to make a positive impactin our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders and role models will help you craft a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at South Port Square.

For over 30 years, South Port Square has been addressing the growing needs of the retiring and senior communities. Today, South Port Square is one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities. We continually strive to create an environment of trust and transparency by helping employees find a sense of purpose in their job and achieve their highest potential while providing hospitality to those who work and live at South Port Square.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in the Health Center and residential apartments. He/she is responsible for the selection, training, discipline, and supervision for all nursing related Health Center personnel. He/she is responsible for the procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment and operating within the departmental budget.

Our Health Center has a very successful survey record and has achieved Joint Commission Accreditation Quality Approval, so it is very critical that the DCS recognizes and understands the importance of maintaining this prestigious status.

Our team members provide extraordinary care and hold each other accountable. If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…

· Oversee the development, organization and operation of nursing services and supportive services for the Health Center and residential apartments.

· Coordinate nursing services for apartment and Health Center residents including the procurement of outside sources such as, Home Health Care Services, private duty, hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc. necessary to ensure that residents’ needs are met. Communicates and meets with outside consultants as necessary to assess and make recommendations for resident care needs.

· Coordinate and direct total planning for nursing services including recommendation through a staffing plan of the number and levels of licensed and certified nurses’ aides to be employed.

· Develop and maintain an effective restorative care program in collaboration with therapy provider.

· Select, train, evaluate, discipline all nursing services personnel.

· Develop and maintain a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing staff to assure 24-hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements and Facility standards of care.

· Develop and participate in a new staff orientation program for his/her employees, including private duty and agency staff.

· Oversee completion of written orientation and annual evaluations of all nursing staff.

· Participate in the coordination of resident care services through departmental staff meetings.

· Attend, prepare and analyze necessary information for the Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy review.

· Develop appropriate action plans and is responsible for follow through.

· Implement LCS Standards as demonstrated through the use of resources and programs.

· Develop and maintain a statement of philosophy and standards of care that outlines the quality of nursing and medical care that the Facility provides.

· Develop and maintains written nursing standards of practice to be ratified by the governing body. Such standards shall include, but not be limited to, defining routine care to be provided by licensed and certified nurses’ aides and determination of when more care is needed.

· Develops and maintains nursing service policies and procedures to implement the standards of care. This shall include the coordination and integration of nursing services with other resident care services.

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current license in community’s state.
• Two years’ experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in nursing.
• Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. NADONA certification a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can generate a warm, friendly, and caring manner on first impression.
• Can communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Can pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

· Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.

· Extraordinary Reward Points because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.

· Our comprehensive benefits because we value health and wellness for you and your family.

· A Monthly All-Staff Meet n’ Eat, because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.

· Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.

· A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.

· Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement

· South Port Square has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employmen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Punta Gorda, FL 33980: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location