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It takes a special kind of person. One who feels rewarded when working with others, one who enjoys interacting with a variety of people, one who finds happiness in assisting our members.

Employment Benefits

We offer great benefits to full-time and part-time employees.
*Certain eligibility may be required for employee benefits. Please contact Human Resources for a complete description.

** Job postings updated January 20, 2011 **

Director of Health Services

Terwilliger Plaza has been Portland’s signature retirement community for over 50 years and has recently been selected by Oregon Business as one of the top 100 Best Nonprofits to Work in Oregon. We are currently seeking a seasoned Director of Health Services to direct the Health Services Department.

Position Summary

As a member of senior management and reporting to the President/CEO of Terwilliger Plaza, Director of Health Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of our Health Services Department in accordance with resident needs, regulatory standards and our internal policies and procedures to ensure the highest degree of quality care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate programs to promote the recruitment, retention and continuing education of the healthcare staff.
• Hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available, based on acuity and census requirements
• Ensures health care staff is providing quality and appropriate resident care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Schedules and performs resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
• Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population.
• Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Evaluates current and potential residents to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care.
• Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community.
• Maintains regular and ongoing communication with other Department Directors to ensure programs and care services meet the needs of residents.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Manages clinical aspects of state survey processes.
• Initiate studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services with regard to objectives and costs; develop the department budget, monitor expenses and maintain budget.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues; proactively handle survey and/or standards of care issues.
• Oversee Terwilliger Plaza Health and Wellness Program.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently valid state RN license and CPR certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as Director of Nursing, Director/Assistant Director of Health Services with a strong geriatric background.
• Must have very strong clinical skills and is also adept at managing a large staff of medical professionals.
• Knowledgeable in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must be a strong team player with proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written English communication skills are required.
• Must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff; able to organize and prioritize.
• Shall have the skill to communicate effectively with residents and their families and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations and maintain confidentiality where required.
• Must meet all health requirements, including TB, and pass background checks.

To Apply:

Terwilliger Plaza believes its people are its greatest asset. The company offers competitive compensation. Please submit your resume (in a Word document only, please) and salary requirement to jobs@terwilligerplaza.com, indicating "Director of Health Services" in the subject line of your email.

Or fax: 503-299-4803

Or apply in person:
Terwilliger Plaza, Inc.
2545 SW Terwilliger Plaza Blvd.
Portland, OR 97201

As part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace we conduct pre-employment drug screens.

Terwilliger Plaza is equal employment opportunity and tobacco-free community.