Clinical Specialist

Plainfield/Oak Park IL area OR Western / Central MI

Must be an RN

Position Summary:

The Clinical Specialist supports ongoing training to Wellness Directors as well as implementation of company-wide clinical initiatives and programs.

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nursing
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• 3 years of management experience in assisted living communities
• Physiological and psychological knowledge related to gerontology and dementia care
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

• Experience working with OnShift, Relias, and Yardi EHR/EMAR
• Experience working as a Wellness Director for American House Senior Living
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong Organizational skills and attention to detail

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• May require travel up to 90%
• Partner with Regional Wellness Director to monitor and assist with clinical challenges as needed
• Overall supervision of all Wellness team members at appointed community, including but not limited to training, performance management, coaching, motivating, and evaluating.
• Overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident services at appointed community.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with American House's policies and procedures. The responsibilities include supporting the appointed community by interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinate, along with the Executive Director, family/resident care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff at appointed community.
• Assess/evaluate potential residents for Assisted Living/Memory Care level of care utilizing assessment tool at appointed community. This may involve assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another healthcare setting; must be able to drive to location and perform assessment/evaluation professionally and timely if necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulatory requirements including mandatory reporting to State Regulatory Body at appointed community.
• Ensure that all incident reports are completed, filed, and that follow-up is conducted appropriately at appointed community.

• Ensure that all staff follows established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance programs at appointed community.
• Ensure compliance of the Medication Aide program via supervision, delegation, training, and ongoing competency checks, at appointed community.
• Provides oversight with medication management to assure eMAR's are correct and that the residents receive medications timely and accurately at appointed community.
• Provides marketing support within the community by participating in tours and discussions with potential residents and their families about clinical needs of the prospect at appointed community.
• Work in conjunction with Residents' attending Physician to make certain highest quality of service is being provided at the appointed community
• Maintain high level confidentiality of all information related to the role at the appointed community
• Investigate all complaints, grievances, and incidents, and work with the Executive Director concerning appropriate responses and corrective actions at appointed community.
• Creates positive employee relations through staff appreciation programs, recognition of excellent performance, and retention through regular feedback systems and promotional incentive programs at appointed community.
• Monitor licensure and certification compliance for all Wellness staff at appointed community.
• Provide written and oral reports to the Executive Director and Regional Wellness Director concerning the operation of the Wellness Department at appointed community.
• Lead coordination of health care services with other third-party providers to ensure continuity of care at appointed community.
• Submit recommendations to the Executive Director for budget, equipment, and supplies at appointed community.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment is available to meet the day-to-day operational needs of the Wellness Department at appointed community.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals within the community.
• Attends and participates in mandated yearly training programs as well as all required meetings.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently so as to achieve goals.
• Adheres to all Human Resources policies; procedures, and code of conduct.
• Respects confidentiality of information and Resident's rights.
• Performs job in a safe manner, using proper body mechanics, infection control, etc.
• Responsible for proper care of all property, equipment, supplies and financial assets involved in the performance of the job.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Require 24/7 on-call clinical support for the designated community
• Requires up to 80% travel
• Works in an office as well as throughout the community and its premises.
• Moves intermittently during working hours. Movement includes, but is not limited to standing, walking, sitting, pulling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, climbing, kneeling, stooping and twisting.

• Ability to help others with daily activities including but not limited to; bathing, dressing/undressing, dining, exercising, etc.
• Ability to frequently communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in given situations.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including tuberculosis, HIVAIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents, staff, families and others as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.