Job Description

Join Distinctive Living, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of senior care! As a Full-Time Clinical Specialist, you will engage with innovative clinical practices, collaborate with customer-centric teams, and drive excellence in senior living. This traveling role allows you to immerse yourself in our communities, fostering relationships that enhance the lives of our residents. Your problem-solving skills will play a pivotal part in driving positive outcomes while being surrounded by incredible teams that value forward-thinking dynamics.

With a culture that promotes integrity and high performance, this is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Unlimited Paid Time Off. Embrace the excitement of leading clinical initiatives and revolutionizing the way we care for our seniors at Distinctive Living!

Distinctive Living: Who We Are

Distinctive Living is a senior housing operator specializing in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We bring our core values into every aspect of our business. We strive for growth and authenticity and want our passion for excellence to shine through in everything we do. We are a 2025 Great Place to Work, and are proud of the culture we are creating as we move ahead.

Make a difference as a Clinical Specialist

As a Full-Time Clinical Specialist at Distinctive Living, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents. Your responsibilities will include visiting DL communities in need of additional clinical support and/or working as an interim Director of Health and Wellness when there is a vacancy. This includes delegating clinical tasks to community care staff, guided by state regulations, and performing comprehensive health assessments within 30 days of resident move-in. You will monitor residents’ health statuses through regular assessments, documenting all findings in our clinical management software. In this dynamic role, you will respond promptly to changes in resident conditions, supporting effective planning and interventions. You’ll also cover weekend on-call duties as assigned, addressing clinical issues as they arise and collaborating with the Executive Director and Health and Wellness Director to maintain compliance with licensing regulations.

Fostering teamwork, training staff on ElderMark functionality, and participating in health department inspections are essential aspects of your day-to-day. Join us in creating a positive, high-performance environment focused on enhancing the lives of our seniors!

What matters most

To excel as a Full-Time Clinical Specialist at Distinctive Living, you must possess a unique blend of clinical expertise and leadership skills. Strong clinical assessment abilities coupled with RN delegation skills are essential, ensuring compliance with state regulations in assisted living and memory care settings. Your leadership capabilities will shine as you guide clinical teams, evaluate staff performance, and effectively train new hires.

Robust decision-making and problem-solving skills are critical for responding to resident changes swiftly and implementing timely interventions. A comprehensive understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, and state regulatory requirements will be necessary for maintaining compliance and supporting health department surveys. Proficiency in electronic health record systems, especially ElderMark, along with Microsoft Office, will streamline your daily operations.

Excellent communication skills will foster collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, while your ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities will be fundamental in supporting residents across various locations. Your commitment to a positive work environment will enhance the lives of those we serve!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Clinical Expertise & Oversight
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing judgment
• RN delegation skills in compliance with state regulations
• Experience in assisted living
• memory care
• and residential care management
• Ability to respond to resident changes in condition and provide timely interventions
• Leadership & Management
• Proven ability to lead and support clinical teams
• Staff evaluation
• coaching
• and training capabilities
• Experience hiring and onboarding clinical staff
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Working knowledge of HIPAA
• OSHA
• and state-specific regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting licensing and state health department surveys
• Ability to maintain compliance with local
• state
• and federal regulations
• Technology Proficiency
• Competent in electronic health record systems (Eldermark preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• including Word and Excel
• Communication & Interpersonal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with community leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Able to foster a positive and professional environment
• Organizational & Operational
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Capable of supporting multiple locations and teams with varying needs
• Physical & Work Environment
• Able to travel occasionally and work flexible hours (including on-call/weekends)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist in physical care situations
• Comfortable working in environments where exposure to residents
• infections
• or hazardous materials may occur

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If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!

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