Resident Care Director

Valley Care Management•Tazewell, VA

About The Position

Position Summary: Assist in assessing resident care needs and implementing appropriate action; implement nursing policies and procedures; supervise staffing for the nursing department; supervise the quality of nursing care provided to the residents; and function as a designated staff person in charge when indicated. Position Responsibilities – Service Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care Interpret existing policy and procedure to nursing staff, resident, families and physicians Review documentation on resident admitted and compare physician orders with each resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation of the physician’s plan of care Oversee, support, and educate medication aides Education and in-service training to nursing staff Participate in department head meetings Assist new employees in following facility policies and procedures Implement and review Individual service plans (care plans) per regulations Assess potential or new residents Assist with admission and discharge process Assist with nursing new hire, yearly training, and evaluations Report change in condition of residents to administrator Answer business phones Tour inquiring individuals Answering call bells and respond to alarms All other duties assigned Team Effort: Assist in the development and updating of each resident care plan (ISP) Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations Chaperone activities outside the facility as needed Action: Identify resident issues and communicate them to the Administrator and the resident’s physician Keep the environment safe for residents Provide one-on-one support/visitation to residents Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and follow-up Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils Reputation: Maintain professional relationships with all employees Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearance Success: Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest Essential skills, experience and abilities: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities Strong customer orientation to older adults Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy Ability to read , write, and comprehend Meet the licensing requirements of a licensed nurse (LPN/RN)

Requirements

Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Strong customer orientation to older adults
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy
Ability to read , write, and comprehend
Meet the licensing requirements of a licensed nurse (LPN/RN)

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing resident care needs and implementing appropriate action
Implement nursing policies and procedures
Supervise staffing for the nursing department
Supervise the quality of nursing care provided to the residents
Function as a designated staff person in charge when indicated
Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care
Interpret existing policy and procedure to nursing staff, resident, families and physicians
Review documentation on resident admitted and compare physician orders with each resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation of the physician’s plan of care
Oversee, support, and educate medication aides
Education and in-service training to nursing staff
Participate in department head meetings
Assist new employees in following facility policies and procedures
Implement and review Individual service plans (care plans) per regulations
Assess potential or new residents
Assist with admission and discharge process
Assist with nursing new hire, yearly training, and evaluations
Report change in condition of residents to administrator
Answer business phones
Tour inquiring individuals
Answering call bells and respond to alarms
All other duties assigned
Assist in the development and updating of each resident care plan (ISP)
Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local Regulations
Chaperone activities outside the facility as needed
Identify resident issues and communicate them to the Administrator and the resident’s physician
Keep the environment safe for residents
Provide one-on-one support/visitation to residents
Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention and follow-up
Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils
Maintain professional relationships with all employees
Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearance
Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer’s expectations are met or exceeded
Maintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guest
Contribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guest