Position Summary                                                         Participates in the long-range community planning and development process for new-build assisted living communities. Acts as assisted living subject matter expert locally and for national collaborations. Works in collaboration with Executive Directors, Directors, and clinical staff, develops long range and short-range monitoring criteria, action plans, performance outcomes, and continuous quality indicator programs to optimize the quality of assisted living healthcare services and minimize potential risks within the assisted living communities. Follows established clinical policies, procedures and coordinates clinical approaches with the CLC clinical team. Subject matter expert on the science, treatment and approaches associated with supporting those with dementia and those caring for individuals with dementia. Multi-site nurse management experience in assisted living and memory care. Demonstrates proficiency in training and mentoring. Essential Duties                                                       Provides community clinical team members with the necessary tools, policies, and systems for continued success.Provides education and oversight to ensure clinical processes are carried out utilizing person-directed care and service philosophies and principles.Responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing models, policies and procedures are in place for new communities or clients.Provides Assisted Living consulting services to CLS prospects and clients and to other CLC communities as needed.Remains current on Assisted Living legislation and regulations that may impact community operations.Remains current on Assisted Living trends, new care delivery models, technology, etc.Responsible for standardizing and updating Assisted Living policies and procedures.Performs Assisted Living mock surveys and audits in preparation for health department surveys and monitors during and following surveys.Responsible for participating in selection of and on-boarding new Health and Wellness Directors.Provides training and information to those associated with providing dementia care to others; develops tools and programming for a specialized dementia program.In the absence of a Cappella Health and Wellness Director, may fulfill the requirements of that position in an interim capacity.Attends and participates in pertinent organizational and regulatory meetings.Monitors and provides leadership, resources, and education for nursing staff in Assisted Living.Responsible for encouraging, participating, and integrating successful aging and person-directed service initiatives.Other duties as assigned.
