Director Of Health Services (RN)

Clatsop Retirement Village is part of the Clatsop Care Health District.  Our District provides a range of services for seniors and others who need specialized care. No other local organization offers the range of services we do, including in-home care, assisted living, short-term and outpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing and memory care.

We selectively hire and train our staff, and actively engage them within the care environment. They take pride in providing the highest quality care to our residents and clients, and take ownership for their roles within the organization. We work closely with clients and their families as partners in care, and our staff is regularly recognized for their professionalism and dedication.

Our facility is located on Youngs Bay.  With our outstanding view of the bay and Saddle Mountain in the background, many residents enjoy watching the fishing boats on the water, the bald eagles flying or nesting near by, or a beautiful sunset in the evening.  It is always enjoyable hearing our residents reminisce about the years in which they had gone to school together and how fun it is to be reconnecting "after all of these years". Combine this with the amazing energy between staff and residents, these are just a few of the reasons that make Clatsop Retirement Village a unique and special facility!

Functions within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.

The RN shall participate in the development and implementation of any facility policies that affect the delivery of health care services.

Delegates to appropriate staff nursing tasks in accordance with the rules of the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Administrative Rules for Assisted Living.

Ensures that all medications and treatments are given in accordance with Physician Orders and coordinates the medication delivery system.

Meets with Consultant Pharmacist and facilitates actions in accordance with recommendations. Reviews all medications and treatment at least every 90 days.

Consults on residents with behavioral symptoms.

Coordinates and facilitates a quality assurance program for resident health care services

Participates with the facility administrator and other department directors in development and maintenance of practices and procedures that promote infection control, fire safety, quality assurance and hazard reduction.

Facilitates educational programs in accordance with licensure and facility needs, including new employee orientation and annual in-service requirements, and monthly resident education.

Is available 24/7 by telephone for staff consultation regarding resident medical needs – returns phone calls in timely manner

Participates with the Administrator in the hiring, coaching, disciplining and termination of Team Leaders (Medication Aides).

Directs, supervises, and evaluates Team Leaders

Reviews resident’s individual service plan in accordance with rules for licensure and assures services are delivered in accordance with mutually agreed upon plan, when resident is receiving nursing services or experiences a significant change in condition.

The RN is knowledgeable of the general health and well-being of resident regarding in the facility. 

Approves facility system for tracking controlled substances. Assists Team Leaders in the destructions of medications.

Participates in negotiated managed Risk Agreements when residents choose activities that are contraindicated to good health and safety practices along with RSC and Administrator.

Reviews resident accident and incident reports and assures that established procedures are followed.

The RN shall be informed regarding resident’s conditions, including when a significant change in a resident’s condition warrants nursing or medical intervention. Assures that health services staff are informed of resident change in conditions.

Provides Hepatitis B shots to staff and monitors for TB and other health conditions as necessary.

Medication Error analysis and reporting. He/She will also teach and counsel staff regarding these errors if it is required.

RN will coordinate with other entities when a resident is out of facility for health reasons.

Coordinates and schedules physician’s appointments for residents with acute conditions or changes in conditions. 

The RN will have set office hours to be available to residents and families for consultation.

The RN will maintain, track, discharge wound, medication, and behavior alerts.

Manages resident weight loss and necessary interventions.

The RN will refer and coordinate for residents in need of outside services (i.e. CBH, Tuality, Home Health, Hospice, etc.) and review service plan changes made as a result of provision of on-site services.

Performs initial nursing assessment and subsequent assessments for significant changes.

Conduct Assisted Device assessment for all residents with mobility aides to ensure that they are non-restraining or a managed risk is implemented along with RSC, Admin Assistant, or Administrator.

Will perform an initial Self-Medication assessment for all residents that are administering their own medications as directed by the Administrator or when the Administrator is unavailable to do so. 

All members of CCCHD are Mandatory reporters of abuse.

• RN
• Experience in long-term care desired, but not required
• Current license to practice as a RN in Oregon

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.