Director of Resident Care-Nurse

PurposeTo plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the resident care program in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the community, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.Essential FunctionsJob FunctionsDirect and supervise care staffDevelop, maintain and periodically update written care policies, procedures and manual, objectives and philosophies. Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating care services with other resident servicesImplement plans of correction for state surveys and deficiencies, complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc. Implement and maintain the continuous quality improvement programParticipate in interviewing and screening residents for admission. Responsible for all assessments and care plans. Inform personnel of new admissionsAssist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans; develop and implement a resident care organizational structure; participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies. Make reports and recommendations to the Executive Director concerning operations of the departmentSchedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments. Ensure adequate staffing and expedite work; delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to resident care services supervisory associates as deemed necessary to perform assigned dutiesEnsure that all resident care associates have valid and current licensescertifications and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable standards. Review associates complaints and grievances and ensure that all are treated consistent with policies and applicable lawsDevelop and participate in planning, implementing, conducting and scheduling orientation, training and in-service educational activities for resident care associatesEncourage resident care services supervisory associates to attend and participate in leadership and outside training programsEnsure that all resident services associates attend and participate in Hazardous communication, Infection Control and Universal Precautions training programs prior to reporting for work assignmentsMaintain residents' confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with and ensure that all resident care services personnel know and comply with Residents' RightsMonitor care services to ensure that Residents' Rights and needs are met. Review, promptly report to the Executive Director, and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievancesAssist in developing for each resident in compliance with federalstate guidelines a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the care and medical problems andor needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem andor need identifiedEnsure that all resident care services associates are aware of the plan of careRecommend to the Executive Director the equipment and supply needs for the Resident Care Department; assist in developing and monitoring adequate and cost effective inventory control proceduresAttend and participate in various committees and meetings of the communityProvide written andor oral reports of the Resident Care Department, including incident reports, to Executive Director and others as requiredEvaluate and implement recommendations pertaining to resident careFollow procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment; ensure that resident care associates follow established safety and infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessaryEnsure that resident care services associates understand and follow community policies and procedures, the Infection Control Plan, Standards Precautions, established safety rules, and fire and disaster proceduresEnsure cleanliness of work areasEnsure that related resident care expenses are within budgetParticipate as a Manager On Duty during assigned weekends. Be on call for resident - oriented situationsAny other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by managementMonitor resident's treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care; review documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and the community's policies relating to residents' care plan, medications and conditionsMarketing responsibilities:Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents. Greet new admissions and escort to roomsCooperate with Marketing Department by meeting with Discharge Planners, Physicians, etcMaintain contact with physicians and ensure proper record keeping; and provide direct care as necessary and when assignedQualificationsA Registered NurseLicensed Nurse in good standing, meeting all applicable federal and state licensure, is preferredMust be 21 years of age or olderMust read, write, speak and understand EnglishPrevious experience in a supervisory capacityComputer literatePatience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderlyPrevious experience in a healthcare-related community or equivalent, preferably assisted livingMust be knowledgeable of general rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing assisted livingMust have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, andor assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five poundsMust be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing

Created: 2025-02-21