Resident Care Director/Director of Nursing

Premier Senior Living Group•Eden, NY

59d

About The Position

Our mission is to provide the best care to seniors through our enhanced educational programs for all our employees. The Premier Senior Living University Program provides a pathway for team members to achieve their career goals. We are committed to your success and look for our management candidates from within the company first. Help us to achieve our daily goal of providing a community that is rich with an atmosphere of companionship and care. We believe that a balance between work and home is key to the success of our employees. Our focus is to bring out the best in all our employees as they move through programs that enhance their lives and future. Premier Senior Living, LLC is a leader in providing Assisted Living and Memory Care services to Seniors. We have 7 communities in three states including NY, OH and PA. Position Summary The Resident Care Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Resident Care Department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and company standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Associates Degree preferred.
Three years related experience in Geriatric Nursing and/or training.
Must hold a current and valid nursing license in the community's stated location if required by regulations.
Current valid documentation of successful completion of the "American Red Cross" or American Heart Association" CPR/First Aid Certification for Health Care Providers (BLS).
Must have a current Driver's License
Meet all health requirements including TB and all required immunizations.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Wellness department.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise Resident Care staff.
Develop and maintain company chosen computerized record management systems to store and process data and produce reports.
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, quality initiatives and participate in the Quality Assurance Program, Safety Committee and Resident Safety Committee.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the community.
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff.
Knowledgeable of Wellness and/or nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the community.
Must be available 24/7 by phone and to work as necessary to fill in for vacant shifts, including assisting with the self-administration of medications to the residents.
Complete all aspects and document requirements of the community QA program including monthly audits of resident wellness instructions for accuracy and implementation.
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.