Social Services Director - Nursing Home in a nursing home environment, directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for the social services department. Responsible for patient assessments, care planning and helping the patients and families adjust to their new surroundings or occupations. Being a Social Services Director - Nursing Home plans and administers social service programs. Supervises the facility's social workers. Additionally, Social Services Director - Nursing Home assists in development of policies regarding participation in facility planning for health and welfare services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Social Services Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the nursing services department to assure that the highest level of quality resident care is maintained at all times in accordance with Agency standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards, including those set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Ohio Department of Health, and the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Responsible for managing and acting as a liaison between the facility and residents and their families; and staff scheduling, development, and satisfaction. Assesses training needs, plans and implements in-service education programs and new hire orientation for employees. Recruitment responsibilities for the nursing department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS SUPERVISES: Nursing Staff and Aides
EDUCATION: Requires licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current, active license in the State of Ohio.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years’ experience in a medical field preferably an Assisted Living or Long-Term Care Environment
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Able to effectively communicate and listen to families, residents, and staff.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practice and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care operations.
Skilled in utilizing teaching strategies which can be adapted to the needs of Lutheran Village.
Knowledgeable in long-term care survey process
Be compassionate, friendly, kind, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.
Management and supervisory skills.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, families, and support agencies.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.
Microsoft Word and Excel or other word processing or spreadsheet programs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements |
Rarely (0-12%) |
Occasionally (12-33%) |
Frequently (34-66%) |
Regularly (67-100%) |
Seeing: read reports and use computer |
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Speaking & Hearing: communication with clients and co-workers |
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Standing/Walking |
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Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling |
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Lifting/Pushing/Pulling up to 25 lbs |
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Lifting/Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs |
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Lifting/Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs |
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Lifting/Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs |
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Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: write, type, use phones, etc. |
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Sitting for extended periods of time |
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Working Conditions
Normal Office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.