Colonial Village Overland Park

Social Services/Admissions Director (69443)

Colonial Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Schedule: This position is a part of the Nursing Management Team and will regularly work Monday through Friday with rotating on-call and Manager on Duty. This position must be willing to work the floor as needed as well.

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
  • Referral Bonus
  • Service Award Bonus
  • Career Path Development
  • Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
  • Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Social Services/Admissions Director to join our team! The Social Services/Admissions Director makes assessment for, plans and advocates for the residents of the community facility so they can reach their highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. The Social Services/Admissions Director will be responsible for pre-admission assessment of referrals as well as discharge planning for all the residents of the Community. Has the ability to communicate effectively and advocate for resident centered/directed care to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals and the at large community.

Responsibilities

  • Follows safety policies in performing nursing care, assuring resident safety
  • Follows infection control guidelines
  • Attends and participates in facility meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
  • Initiates emergency measures according to the community facility policy and within standards of nursing practice
  • Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations, and the community facility.
  • Assists with meals in the dining room
  • Follows and upholds policies and procedures of the community facility.
  • Follows and understands the community facility's Emergency Preparedness plans
  • Observes residents rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, etc.
  • Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests
  • Coordinates transportation for residents
  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations
  • Responsible for pre-admission assessment of referrals, coordinates admissions and discharge planning for all the residents
  • Coordinates and directs the care plan meetings
  • Facilitates advanced directive decision-making process
  • Coordinates grievance complaint process
  • Coordinates and assist with resourcing and scheduling of allied health services
  • Provides on-going education of residents rights, abuse and neglect prevention to staff

Qualifications

  • Preference to candidates who are graduates of an accredited school, and currently licensed as RN or LPN in state of which applying.
  • 2 year experience working in a geriatric setting is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid drivers license

Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

  • Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
  • Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
  • Westchester Village, Lenexa KS
  • Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
  • Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
  • Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
  • Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
  • Northridge Village, Ames, IA
  • Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA
  • Scenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IA

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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