At Longview, legacy meets innovation and staff work together to create a team environment while assisting older adults in our community. As a vital nonprofit organization serving older adults in the Ithaca community, Longview has been enriching lives for over 50 years. Our commitment to engaged living through adult day facilities and independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living uniquely positions us to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community. 

We are dedicated to fostering belonging and connections while addressing practical and emotional needs through a comprehensive continuum of care. Longview is committed to living well together and the well-being of mind, body, and spirit, including the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.

Job Summary:  The Clinical Care Manager provides clinical leadership and quality oversight of our Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living communities. Working under the supervision of the Administrator and in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, this role supports resident care, staff supervision, medication management, and regulatory compliance in accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) requirements.  

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership, and compassion, and will work closely with residents, families, staff, and external healthcare partners to delivery high-quality, person-centered care. 

Schedule Considerations: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Compensation: $85,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

ALL employees eligible to participate in EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan, and SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment).

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hrs/wk are eligible for Leave Sharing and employer-paid Group Life and AD&D.

FT & PT employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hrs/wk are eligible for paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation), Paid holidays (after 3 months of employment), Tuition Assistance, Ithaca College Courses for Credit, Medical insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance.

Requirements

  Typical job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

•  Serve as a primary nursing resource and liaison between residents, families, physicians, and external healthcare providers;
• Participate in care conferences and family meetings;
• Conduct regular clinical rounds in Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living;
• Assess, monitor, and document residents’ physical and emotional status; promptly report changes in condition;
• Complete pre-admission screenings and DOH Form 4397b assessments for new admissions, hospitalizations, and subacute stays;
• Assist with medication management, pharmacy cycle fills, audits, and compliance protocols;
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including MARs/TARs, physician orders, progress notes, incident reports, and discharge documentation;
• Participate in hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of Medication Technicians, Resident Aides, LPNs, and the Clinical Care Coordinator;
• Support staff scheduling and assist with emergency staffing needs;
• Participate in on-call rotation;
• Assist with audits of medication carts, resident charts, resident rooms, and required Assisted Living documentation;
• Prepare for and participate in DOH surveys, inspections, audits, and quality assurance activities;
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective action plans;
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, healthcare providers, emergency services, and regulatory agencies; 

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age; 
• Associate and/or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing;
• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State, in good standing;
• Current CPR and First Aid certification;
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experience; 
• Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interpret and apply NYS regulations and facility policies;
• Satisfactory completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods; role may involve frequent bending, stooping, and reaching; 
• Supervisory experience preferred; 
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), or willingness to learn;
•  Certification as a First Aid and CPR Instructor is preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.