Director of Resident Care

The Palace • Miami, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The #1 Priority of this position is to coordinate all aspects of resident care to promote their comfort, safety, physical and mental well-being and coordinate staff to provide high quality care on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Acting as liaison between residents, their families, staff and the medical practitioners caring for the residents while exercising excellent nursing professional judgment and outstanding customer service skills.

Requirements

• Florida Registered Nurse.
• Must have at least three years of supervisory experience with a large staff.
• Must be capable of initiating and implementing major decisions.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Must be able to write a budget proposal for nursing

Nice To Haves

• Spanish preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of an ALF.
• Can make independent decisions and solve problems.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task and can remain calm while directing other staff in an emergency or crisis situations.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of a large nursing staff including the Assistant Director of Resident Care, Night Supervisors, Nursing Assistants and Unit Clerks.
• To ensure compliance with all established rules, regulations and standards as required by all licensing authorities.
• To provide educational experience to keep all staff members informed of new developments within our sphere of care particularly regarding geriatric care.
• Coordinates all interdepartmental activities, assesses residents for changes in health status, and at times when medical emergencies occur determines the appropriate action to be taken.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager