Wellness ALSA Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Mystiic, CT

Full Time - On Call Rotation 

We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Works with SALSA to coordinate and manage all assisted living services rendered to the clients by direct service staff under his/her supervision.
2. Partners with SALSA and affiliate leadership in the development of agency objectives, standards of care, policies and procedures concerning nursing services and the provision of assistance with activities of daily living.

1. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory standards regarding policies, standards of care, documentation, staff education etc.; provides ongoing education to clinical team to meet regulatory requirements.

1. Conducts new resident meetings and manages the successful placement of appropriate services to address members’ needs through health, psycho-social and functional assessments to evaluate for assisted living services.   
2. Provides clinical assessments to determine next steps for coordination of services, education to family or resident, and manages the referrals within the Masonicare continuum and through outside vendors with resident, family and other appropriate individuals as needed. 
3. Collaborates with Masonicare’s Community Liaisons and sales team resources to follow up with members in the hospital, in rehab centers or at home to determine the need for services and provide reassurance. 
4. Implements and oversees strategy for continuation of nursing services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. Shares on call responsibilities and maintains flexibility to work open clinical shifts when needed (all 3 shifts).
5. Drives medication management and physician order follow-through. Responsible for administration and delegation of supervision of self-administered medications as specified in subdivision (4) of the subsection (ALSA regulation).
6. Develops resident education, wellness counseling, health promotion and disease prevention program for residents; may plan and coordinate specialized interdepartmental wellness events.
7. Educates and communicates effectively with members and their families on the services and support available through Masonicare, with overarching goal of residents attaining and maintaining their maximum potential to live safely and age in place in their home setting; fosters relationships with residents and their families to ensure long lasting trust and respect.
8. Supervises nursing staff; participates in interviews, selection, orientation, development, and in-service education; practices ethical and efficient employee relations, issues re-training and corrective action as necessary, oversees time and attendance, and completes weekly payroll.
9. Manages clinical documentation and charting, complaint logs, and compliance documents, as well as audits and reports related to charting and billing.
10. Conducts supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:                   A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with two years full time experience (one year in home health care or community health required) OR A diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing with four years of full time experience over the past 10 years (one year of home health care or community health required)

Licensure:                    Registered Nurse with valid Connecticut license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must possess strong clinical, organizational, record keeping and documentation skills; able to function independently and exercise sound judgment and initiative; able to respond calmly to crisis or emergency and have strong facilitation and team work skills.  Position requires excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.  Previous management experience and knowledge of State of Connecticut ALSA regulations and the Medicare and Medicaid programs is required

Working Conditions:  Exposure to body fluids, infections, odors and varying resident behaviors should be expected.   Position may require long irregular hours and may be emotional and/or stressful due to issues and/or crisis affecting the health and well-being of the residents.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.