Assisted Living Director

at Morton County Health System in Elkhart, Kansas, United States

Job Description

We are seeking an Assisted Living Director to join our team at Morton County Assisted Living. In this vital role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and coordinating the overall operation to ensure quality care for residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:

• Plan, organize, and direct the facility's operations.
• Implementing operational policies and procedures for the facility.
• Authorizing, in writing, a responsible employee who is 18 years old or older to act on the administrator or operator's behalf in the absence of the administrator or operator.
• Ensure the development and implementation of written policies and procedures that incorporate the principles of individuality, autonomy, dignity, choice, privacy, and a home environment for each resident.
• Ensure the protection and promotion of the rights of each resident as set forth in this regulation. Each resident shall have a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the adult care home.
• Ensure the development and implementation of written policies and procedures that prohibit the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents by staff.
• Ensure that policies and procedures related to resident services are available to staff at all times and are available to each resident, legal representatives of residents, case managers, and families during normal business hours. A notice of availability shall be posted in a place readily accessible to residents.
• Ensure the accurate completion and electronic submission of annual and semiannual statistical reports regarding residents, employees, and facility occupancy to the department no later than 20 days following the last day of the period being reported. The administrator or operator shall ensure the submission of any other reports required by the department.
• Ensure the accurate completion and electronic submission of annual and semiannual statistical reports regarding residents, employees, and facility occupancy to the department no later than 20 days following the last day of the period being reported. The administrator or operator shall ensure the submission of any other reports required by the department.
• Ensure that the residents and employees have access to a telephone for emergency use at no cost. The administrator or operator shall ensure that the names and telephone numbers of people or places commonly required in emergencies are posted adjacent to this telephone.
• Ensure the posting of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the Kansas department on aging and the office of the long-term care ombudsman with information that these agencies can be contacted to report actual or potential abuse, neglect, or exploitation of residents or to register complaints concerning the operation of the facility. The administrator or operator shall ensure that this information is posted in an area readily accessible to all residents and the public.
• Ensure that a copy of the most recent survey report and plan of correction is available in a public area to residents and any other individuals wishing to examine survey results.
• Overseeing hiring, firing, training, the performance of all staff, budget management, and resident care.
• Monitors all aspects of the medication administration.

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an assisted living or nursing home setting is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current Kansas Adult Care Home Administrator license or successfully completed an operator training course and passed the test approved by the secretary of Kansas Department of facility and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Kansas or a compact state Registered Nurse licensure and always maintain a valid current RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification approved by the American Heart Association upon hire or within the first 60 days of employment.

If you are passionate about making a difference in seniors’ lives and leading a dedicated team, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity with Morton County Health. Bring your expertise and compassion to a place where it truly matters—your next career move awaits!

Please submit your application online at www.mchswecare.com/careers detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to your application.