Resident Care Director

Commonwealth Assisted Living • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing leader and is responsible for managing the resident care team along with the coordination of care and service delivery to residents in the community. Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health related service agencies to provide optimal care to the residents. The Resident Care Director is accountable for oversight and implementation of resident care programs, performance management, and regulatory compliance in accordance with Federal, State, and Board of Nursing licensing requirements. The Resident Care Director is a Culture Ambassador who will model the core values of the company, leading by example, and ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years' college in human services or health care field required.
• Holds an unencumbered state license as a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience providing resident care to the elderly or similarly related experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing management experience.
• Experience with resident assessment and care planning.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Must be willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and prevention of disease transmission.
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to show compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed.
• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Valid and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Model a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
• Promote the health and wellness of the resident population by partnering with physicians, pharmacists, and other care providers.
• Ensure provision of services to the residents and validate that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.
• Collaborate and support administration in referral development and achieving occupancy goals.
• Establish rapport with residents, families, direct care associates, department managers, providers, vendors, and state/regulatory agency personnel.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Follow through on information given at shift report, by a resident, or family, regarding resident concerns.
• Ensure the completion of assessments on all residents at least twice per year, or with changes in resident condition.
• Responsible for the appropriate retention of residents in the community through tracking, trending, and reporting resident care quality data.
• Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions.
• Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates.
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on demonstrated skill capability.
• Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of the care associates.
• Conduct orientation for new resident care team members.
• Oversee continuing education programs for direct care associates.
• Hold resident care team associates accountable through compliments, coaching or corrective actions.
• Provide education and training as required to community personnel on resident care policy, procedure, and regulation.
• Provide oversight of the community medication management program.
• Conduct interviews and observations of residents to alert appropriate individuals of any changes in health.
• Consult other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents' needs.
• Measure outcomes, set goals and lead the care team to achieve those outcome goals.
• Attend scheduled meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Maintain regular communication with the Executive Director.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree