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Buckner Retirement Services, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Director of Assisted Living

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. We are seeking a Director of Assisted Living to coordinate optimal clinical care for our Assisted and Memory care residents while providing overall staff direction.

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Responsibilities

Establish and implement objectives for the Assisted Living and Memory Care programs and the organizational structure for achieving these objectives
Guide Assisted Living and Memory Care personnel in the development of personal and professional objectives and in the setting of program goals consistent with those established by the Assisted Living and Memory Care departments
Interpret and implement administrative policies and standards as established by the governing authorities
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations in all areas of Assisted Living
Conduct community tours for admission prospects and visitors; answer telephone inquiries about the community and admission requirements; process admissions in the absence of the marketing team. Refer all sales leads to the marketing team
Work with marketing staff, social worker, and other team members to coordinate facility admissions and discharges
Participate in pre-admission evaluation of prospective residents; provide feedback as required
Participate in assessments of resident functional status, social, psychological, and spiritual needs on an ongoing basis
Monitor programming and provide input regarding resident specific intervention as needed. Recognize significant changes in resident condition or appearance and immediately report such changes to appropriate disciplines for follow-up. Ensure appropriate interventions are implemented
Establish goals and action plans in alignment with company objectives to ensure continued enhancement and improvement of resident services as well as to maintain a competitive community in the market
Maintain high resident satisfaction through utilization of direct staff, resident, and family feedback as well as evaluation and response to annual survey results
Initiate action plans and family conferences to resolve problems identified by staff, residents or family members. Initiate follow-up communication with all parties involved to ensure completion of action plan
Establish and maintain open and effective communication with residents, families, direct care staff, and other team members to develop, promote, and maintain Assisted Living programs

Qualification

Bachelor's DegreeAssisted Living Manager programLVNRN licenseTexas regulatory knowledgeNursing theoryPracticeInfection control knowledgeAdministrative skillsStaff managementEffective communication

Required

High School diploma or GED
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Completion of an Assisted Living Manager program recognized by the State of Texas
Minimum two years related experience
Thorough working knowledge of State of Texas regulatory requirements for assisted living licensure and certified Alzheimer's licensure
Requires ability to effectively manage personnel; requires administrative skills to include but not limited to staff selection, development, motivation, scheduling, and evaluation
Requires knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application
Requires knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards
Requires ability to appropriately and professionally communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
Ability to make self clearly understood by others required
Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift

Preferred

Current LVN or RN license is preferred

Company

Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.

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Buckner Retirement Services is a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider. As such, we don’t just care about what we do or how we do it.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Olmstead
Chief Operating Officer
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