Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations - Distinctive Living

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Distinctive Livingis seeking a Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations based in New Jersey with travel to communities within the assigned region.

Our Culture We deeply care about our team members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

A Focus on Development At Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish.

Impact Anyone who works with Distinctive Living knows that the impact we make goes beyond the walls of the communities we work with. From team members to partners, we aim to encourage a lasting positive impact in your life so that you can do the same for your residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsibilities: The Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations supports their assigned portfolio in clinical guidance, process and systems management and leadership to the Health & Wellness / Clinical team.

• Communicates appropriately to Chief Clinical Officer on areas of significant concerns, risk and sentinel events within the designated portfolio through proper investigation and follow-up.
• Oversees the development and implementation of new policies and procedures, which reflect adherence to corporate and external regulatory guidelines to ensure care and services rendered to residents is clinically appropriate and promotes optimum efficiencies. Reviews new regulatory directives and implements changes as needed.
• Develops, implements and maintains compliance with assisted living and memory support safety and clinical standards.
• Develops, implements, and leads company's quality assurance program, and develops benchmarks, and monitoring measures to ensure compliance.
• Ensures compliance with resident rights policies and works to resolve resident grievances.
• Monitors and analyzes resident care data and serves as a member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of clinical strategies and resident activities.
• Assist in coordinating actions plans to minimize liability and risks as a result of conducted compliance surveys.
• Participates in State and Federal surveys and compliance investigations. Reports findings of State and Federal surveys to Senior Vice President of Operations, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
• Supports and follows up with communities in identifying trends and assists in the development of corrective action plans and troubleshooting resolutions.
• Schedules site visits to provide supervision, clinical expertise, ensure communication, and to monitor the overall operation of the clinical services department.
• Reviews all potential move-outs. Reviews all potential move-in denials prior to any communication with prospective resident or family member.
• Provide in-service training and orientation to community staff regarding survey process, risk management, corporate compliance, performance improvement, etc.

• Participates in the clinical review of residents as needed.
• Audits level of care assessments for accuracy and compliance

• Participate in the interview and selection process and orchestrate onboarding for community Directors of Health and Wellness.
• Participate in the clinical review of new move-ins as needed and in support of the Directors of Health and Wellness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Five (5) years' nursing experience.
• Two (2) year nursing management experience.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory compliance in assigned states.
• Experience in assisted living, home health or long-term care industries.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong teamwork skills and positive community relations skills. Excellent grammar, and punctuation skills. Self-motivated and has the ability to work as a team and make decisions. Utilizes time effectively to complete unfinished tasks within office organization. Able to work well under pressure, resolve conflicts, prioritize tasks, and follow through with ideas. Excellent organizational and time management skills, detail oriented. Pleasant, professional, and personable.

Distinctive Living maintains a safe and drug-free work environment, and all offers of employment with Distinctive Living are conditioned on submitting to and successfully completing and passing a background check and drug test.

Distinctive Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Distinctive Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer:If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must request these from us.