Resident Care Director

Eskaton•Grass Valley, CA

14h•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Resident Care Director oversees comprehensive nursing care and resident care management. The role includes assessing residents, providing and overseeing nursing treatments, supporting medication and diet management, ensuring safety and continuity of care, supervising and training care staff, coordinating staffing schedules, and coordinating care with physicians and other team members. The director also maintains accurate resident assessments, care plans, and documentation in accordance with Eskaton policy and RCFE regulations. The position contributes to staff development and community activities, including participating in orientation, meetings, committees, and professional learning, as well as assisting with marketing and tours when needed. The director is expected to model Eskaton’s core values, comply with corporate compliance and HIPAA requirements, maintain attendance and dress standards, and follow safety practices. This is an exempt position with a starting salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually. The role involves medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Employment is subject to post-offer pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen.

Requirements

Current CPR certification.
Prior supervisory experience.
In-depth knowledge of comprehensive nursing care, including clinical disease entities, resident physical assessment, treatments, specialized diets, and medication regimens.
Knowledge of rehabilitative and preventative care, resident safety and comfort, disease prevention, and restorative measures.
Ability to document professional nursing services and develop realistic short- and long-term care goals.
Ability to make decisions regarding resident safety needs, including adequate equipment.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen.
Agreement to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Valid California Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate.
At least two years of recent skilled nursing or assisted living experience.

Responsibilities

Promote the success of others and model Eskaton’s core values.
Conduct initial and follow-up physical assessments of residents and maintain knowledge of clinical disease entities.
Perform prescribed nursing treatments and procedures appropriately.
Manage or assist with specialized diets and commonly prescribed medications.
Apply rehabilitative and preventative care practices and ensure resident safety, comfort, and protection.
Supervise and direct Resident Care Associates, Resident Medication Assistants, the Wellness Nurse, and the Memory Care Director, if applicable; coach and counsel support staff to ensure continuity of care.
Create and manage monthly schedules for Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants.
Train all care staff.
Assist physicians or physician extenders with rounds and resident assessments, if applicable.
Assist with community marketing and tours as needed.
Document resident status changes, instructions, resident and family responses, and plans for ongoing care.
Maintain timely and accurate written care plans reflecting resident status.
Complete pre-placement and routine functional evaluations and assessments according to Eskaton policy.
Follow documentation procedures required by RCFE regulations and use accurate medical terminology.
Attend workshops, seminars, and classes; pursue or accept challenging assignments to develop professional knowledge and skills.
Participate in orientation programs for new employees, students, or other designated individuals.
Participate in internal committees, projects, and regular staff meetings when requested.
Communicate resident information at team meetings and coordinate resident care.
Establish short- and long-term goals for resident care and management.
Comply with Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and HIPAA.
Maintain attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy and follow the dress code and Community Appearance Standards.
Maintain a professional image and follow established safety guidelines, proper body mechanics, safe work practices, and safety gear requirements.