Director of Resident Care, LPN or RN Required

Spectrum Retirement Communities • Lake Zurich, IL

12d • $80,000 - $90,800

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! Salary: $80,000 - $90,800 annually The Director of Resident Care plans, implements, directs, and monitors effective Assisted Living and Memory Care systems in accordance with Spectrum’s philosophy, policies, resident rights, and state regulations. They use effective interpersonal communication and leadership skills to motivate team members in providing quality care and services to promote and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• LPN or RN Required
• A strong background in assessing residents' behavioral symptoms and developing non-pharmacologic approaches to meeting residents' needs
• Meet the State qualifications and training requirements for the position
• Must have computer skills – e-mail, documents, spreadsheets and entering data
• Must be medically able and willing to wear a NIOSH-approved tight-fitting respirator (N95 mask), if required by and in accordance with federal or state regulations or Spectrum policy.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in geriatric care, previous experience in an assisted living or residential care environment a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct resident well-being according to State regulations to ensure appropriate and acceptable standards of care and adequate staffing
• Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures, dictated for compliance
• In conjunction with the Executive Director recruit, select, supervise, mentor, appraise and counsel caregiving team members
• In conjunction with the community’s multidisciplinary team, coordinate the resident admission process including screening, assessment, care planning and team assignments
• Ensure appropriate delivery of services as identified in resident care plans by delegating and communicating verbal and written expectations to caregiving team members

Benefits

• eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options
• eligible to participate in our 401(k)
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• discounts through Perk Spot

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees