Clinical Director

Whittier Glen is currently seeking a Clinical Director to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. Core Values Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second (Employee First!) Ownership Overview The Clinical Director oversees the Wellness department with the goal of providing a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function. Responsibilities Manages resident health and wellness through regular monitoring and communication with the Wellness team, residents’ primary care providers, and other health services providers. Engages in ongoing personal development in geriatric care, leadership, and communication skills. May assume the responsibilities of the Executive Director in their absence to maintain smooth community operation. Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times. Establishes and maintains a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, employees, families, and community guests. Ensures orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new team members. Hires, trains, and supervises the Wellness team; provides mentorship and development. Encourages teamwork, promotes the wellness philosophy, and supports open communication and collaborative problem solving. Leads by example, actively protects resident and employee safety by recognizing, reporting, and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury. Observes for signs of resident abuse or neglect and takes immediate action to prevent harm. Reports incidents according to community policy and state laws. Ensures all infection control guidelines and tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards set by state licensing agencies, accrediting bodies, and company policy. Ensures employee immunization and series tracking is complete. Ensures adequate staffing levels that meet program and clinical needs based on resident acuity, state regulations, contract requirements, and community budgets. Conducts regular in-service and team meetings. Qualifications Current active unencumbered nursing degree valid in state of employment. Current license/certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community. Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care. Prior supervisory and leadership experience in a health care environment is strongly preferred. Current CPR certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community. Any other state‑specific certifications as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community. Salary $85,000–$100,000 DOE. Equal Employment Opportunity Whittier Glen is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr