Life Underwriting Director jobs in Raleigh, NC

Director of Life Enhancement Responsibilities 

• Develops and delivers therapeutic recreational services to promote the patients’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels. 

• Completes a monthly calendar of available recreational services and posts it in the facility. 

• Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families, and patients. 

• Completes the “Activity Pursuit Patterns” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, the AHT Activity Assessment within 14 days of admission; Attends and participates in Patient Care Plan Meetings; Reviews/documents patient progress regularly according to facility policy. 

• Assures physician’s approval for involvement in recreational services; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient. 

• Charts individual patient’s attendance and participation in group, individual and one-on-one recreational pursuits daily. 

• Provides patients with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e., arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/facility service activities) based upon individual interests and needs. Invites/encourages patients’ participation. 

• Supports each patient’s right to self-determination; Documents patient refusal of activity services offered; Outlines consequences of the refusal for the patient and informs patient of any therapeutic alternative to the refused service. 

• Assists patients in the organization and implementation of Resident Council Meetings. 

• Assists with organizing Family Council Meetings 

• Assists in the development of the facility Newsletter and communication boards 

• Coordinates an effective Volunteer Program 

• Coordinates pet therapy; ensures all pets have required vaccinations and documentation and that all follow infection control guidelines 

Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities 

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting continuing education programs and special in-service training sessions relevant to the needs of department personnel. 

• Staffs the department with capable people. 

• Ensures that employees and volunteers are adequately oriented and trained to perform their duties. 

• Reviews employee performance annually and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions or performance improvement plans as deemed appropriate. 

• Counsels/disciplines personnel as necessary up to and including termination. 

• Establishes and maintains effective two-way communication to understand the needs and concerns of employees. 

• Properly manages employees’ personal information. 

• Devotes adequate time and attention to personal development and training, particularly in the management of people resources. 

• Receives, investigates, and responds to employee complaints 

Administrative Responsibilities 

• Follows organization policy and procedures and pertinent company manuals. 

• Follows CMS State Operations Manual Appendix PP as it pertains to activities, resident rights, and other pertinent subject matter. 

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, departmental head meetings, and other facility meetings and sits on required committees. 

• Coordinates work of department with work of other departments. 

• Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies. 

• Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to the Executive Director. 

• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.