Job Description

Director Long Term Care (RN) - Valdez at Providence Health and Services summary:

The Director of Long Term Care in Valdez, AK leads and manages nursing and long-term care services ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality resident care. This role combines healthcare administration with Registered Nurse leadership to foster teamwork, supervise staff, manage budgets, and implement quality assurance programs. The position requires extensive experience in elder care, leadership skills, and the ability to develop innovative care models in a residential healthcare setting.

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Calling All Esteemed Leaders!

Are you a visionary in healthcare administration with a commitment to providing outstanding elder care? Do you possess the skills to lead and transform a care center into a beacon of quality and compassion? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:

In Valdez, AK, you will assume a dual role as Long-Term Care Administrator and Director of Nursing. You'll ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and codes of conduct, fostering teamwork and positive change within a transformational care model.

What You'll Do:

• Leadership/Supervision: Provide guidance and support to staff, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services. Demonstrate decision-making abilities and delegate tasks effectively, encouraging staff development and recognizing achievements.
• Communication: Exhibit professional interpersonal skills and compassion in all interactions, ensuring clear and effective communication across diverse audiences.
• Teamwork: Build cohesive teams by fostering trust and collaboration, monitoring processes, and promoting positive interaction to enhance team effectiveness.
• Development and Organizing: Implement and manage teams and schedules consistently with staff development plans. Engage in personnel functions and prioritize workflow to meet demands efficiently.
• Financial Resource/Stewardship: Monitor budgets, coordinate service agreements, and develop cost-effective processes to align facility goals with community needs.
• Quality Improvement & Assurance: Lead quality control programs, seeking customer input and reporting performance to quality assurance committees and boards.
• Customer Service: Uphold Providence Service Standards, building productive relationships and demonstrating service excellence in every interaction.
• Elder Care: Provide clinical guidance as a Registered Nurse, advocate for resident care, and respond to emergencies with dedication and professionalism.
• Ensuring Quality of Care: Review resident care routinely, adhere to Resident's Rights, and supervise documentation to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaboration: Oversee interdisciplinary teams, promote individualized care plans, and ensure compliance with regulations in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Admissions: Coordinate resident placements, promote SMH, and strive to maintain a full census.
• Implement Care/Services: Recognize and address the age/diversity specific needs of our residents.

What You’ll Bring?

• Educational Background: Nursing degree/diploma required upon hire; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher within 3 years of hire, or equivalent education/experience; Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business, or Management preferred.
• Extensive Experience: 5 years of management experience with a focus on long-term and resident-directed care models.
• Strategic Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the principles and theory of Long-Term Care Practice, enabling you to effectively implement and oversee care models.
• Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated ability in management and leadership to guide teams towards achieving organizational objectives.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional skills in articulating ideas clearly and fostering strong interpersonal relationships across all levels.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proficient in navigating complex healthcare administration challenges and finding effective solutions.
• Collaboration Prowess: Ability to inspire teamwork and develop staff in a cohesive care environment.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Difference: Be part of an organization dedicated to transforming elder care and improving the lives of residents.
• Unleash Your Potential: Enjoy the autonomy and support to bring your innovative ideas to life.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work with passionate professionals committed to excellence in elder care.
• Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Embrace the challenges and rewards of advancing care models in a vibrant community.
• Live in a Vibrant City: Discover Valdez, AK, a city known for its natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene.

Ready to Shape the Future of Elder Care?

If you're a dedicated leader with a passion for healthcare and elder services, we invite you to apply! Join our team at Seward Mountain Haven and help us create a caring and innovative future for our residents.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 403819

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Leadership

Department: 1001 AK PVMC ADMIN

Address: AK Valdez 911 Meals Ave

Work Location: Providence Valdez Medical Ctr-Valdez

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $61.91 - $97.72

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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Keywords:

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Job Tags

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