Hybrid Director Resident Care ALF bei Miami Jewish Health

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the entire Southeast. Our independent and assisted living facilities, Cypen Towers, are located just north of mid-town Miami in a peaceful and inviting 20+-acre community.

We provide expert care and all-amenities services to hundreds of residents each day. That means meals, housekeeping, activities, healthcare, security and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Director Resident Care ALF

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining 24-hour accountability for the administration and organization of resident care at ALF. Shapes and interprets the philosophy and definition of nursing as it relates to Assisted Living, program development, and quality assurance. Coordinates resident care and provides supervision of all nursing staff.  Provides clinical support to tenants at Independent Living facility as needed. This position is intended to maintain and enhance a therapeutic environment that promotes the quality of life of the residents.

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Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that established standards, and policies and procedures are in compliance Periodically evaluates compliance with standards, reviews result of activities and takes appropriate action
• Assists with development of departmental policies and procedures, and strategic plan development and communicates to employees
• Supports, counsels, and acts as an advocate for tenants and family members
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients and coordinates nursing resources on behalf of tenants
• Responds to and assesses emergencies and notifies family members as needed
• Handles all risk management activities including incident investigation and medical record reviews Incident report summaries are prepared and concerns are reported immediately, issues are responded to and resolved

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in health-related field

Experience:

• Three years clinical experience At least one year of management experience in acute or long-term care facility

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Florida RN license
• ALF Administrators course recommended
• Valid Florida Driver’s License & Proof of Insurance

Abilities Required

• Florida law and statutes related to assisted living facilities standards of care consistent with governing regulating agencies
• Skills in decision-making, communication, human relations and quality improvement
• Demonstrates a caring attitude toward MJHS residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Infectious Material Exposure:

• Routine exposure to blood and body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare^SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.