Traveling Assisted Living Nurse Specialist Nurse RN

The Traveling Assisted Living Nurse Specialist (Health Services Specialist) will sit in as the Health Services Director in the absence of one. Must have nursing license in the appropriate state, and experience as an assisted living/memory care community-based nursing leadership experience to be considered.

If you are an assisted living nursing leader who knows all the rules and regulations, a strong leader, and are a road warrior, this job is for you! Your primary responsibility is to fulfill the Health Services Director responsibilities during the absence of a Health Services Director at Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily health services operation of the designated community in a professional manner ensuring the highest level of care to residents in accordance with regulatory standards.

The Health Services Specialist role is truly unique and for the right person, is exactly what they seek in their professional life. Consider what we can offer you:

• We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operated organization that has a strong promote from within culture.
• The ability to work Monday-Friday, during the day with a ton of schedule flexibility (this isn’t shift work!).
• You would be in a leadership position, overseeing the entire care program including coaching and teaching unlicensed staff (Personal Care Attendants, Medication Technicians, Resident Care Coordinators, etc.).
• Robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, and more.
• The ability to travel everywhere in our assisted living portfolio, which has over 35 locations in 7 Western states.
• Accessible and engaging regional operations and nursing support staff to bounce ideas off of, get additional guidance, and partnership to allow you to be a high performer.

1. Foster a non-clinical, resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents’ rights to participate in decision‑making and treating residents with dignity and respect.

2. Fulfill the Health Services Director job duties during the absence of a Health Services Director in communities as assigned. When a HSD is hired, train and orient the newly hired Health Services Director.

3. Assess health, functional and psychosocial status of residents. Participate in the development of individualized service plans. Proactively manage care and services for each resident, maximizing the resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment.

4. Collaborate with the Management team on the advisability of accepting any prospective resident, taking into consideration the needs of the prospective resident, current community acuity and staffing levels. Provide in‑person pre‑move‑in assessments if deemed necessary.

5. Ensure that residents’ care needs are met by coordinating care services with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel. Oversee the arrangement of ancillary services such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x‑ray as needed.

6. Delegate nursing tasks as allowed under applicable state nursing laws and practice acts, communicating regularly with residents, their families, and their health care practitioners.

7. Provide initial and on‑going training of staff in the area of health‑related services including but not limited to providing personal care and medication management.

8. Communicate regularly with residents’ families regarding health care needs. Provide instruction and reassurance to residents and families in maintaining health and managing medical conditions.

• You will need an Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with at least 1 year of experience as a health services leader in the Assisted Living industry. Additional coursework in management an asset.
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