Director of Resident Care
3 months ago
The Director of Resident Care provides strategic leadership for resident care and medication program in the community by managing, directing and monitoring subordinate nurses, the resident care team and resident medication aides, either directly or indirectly, as applicable by State law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population. Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.
Leadership
- Directs and leads the resident care and medication programs.
- Assists the Business office manager in the completion of new hire paperwork, monitoring time sheets, and performing evaluations per company policy.
- Completes or oversees scheduling for all medication and care assistants.
- Participate in clinical on-call schedule as required
- On-call duties for staffing and clinical needs. May need to assume the role of Care Assistant and/or Medication Assistant to ensure consistent quality care is provided.
- Maintains high staff morale and fosters a supportive work environment.
- Key member of the Community's emergency response team which includes remaining on site at the Community coordinating the response during declared emergencies and disasters.
Medication
- Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of Medication Assistant in the assistance of medications, to include frequent auditing of medication sheets, medication passes, shift change MAR audit and Narcotic counts.
- Assure that all medications prescribed have orders, are available, and are transcribed correctly in the EMAR by auditing the medication records and chart frequent and ensure proper documentation for medication assistance administration
- Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident's family, physician, and pharmacy regarding the resident's medication needs, etc.
Wellness Program
- Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of Resident Assistants in following the resident service plan and completing task for the assigned services.
- Initiate resident service plans according to the individualized needs of the resident as prescribed by physician and/or community policy.
- Ensure all daily services are completed by the Resident Assistants and service plans are updated swiftly when changes are reported.
- Manage the health care of all residents, including the dissemination of information to families, staff, physicians and third-party providers.
- Perform on-site assessments of residents admitted to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities for treatment, and maintain contact with resident's family and discharge planner with the view to returning to the community
- Complete pre-admission assessments for each resident and update every six months or as needed with change of condition
- Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness, check and answer any health-related questions
- Review the resident's medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the community can provide for the resident's individual needs and that regulatory requirements have been fulfilled
- Monitors the skin of residents
- Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatments and interventions working with home health providers
- Assures ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
Memory Care Program (if applicable)
- Become proficient in dementia/Alzheimer's resident care.
- Train memory care staff in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Director over activities, life stories, and redirection techniques to better serve the residents.
- Ensure staff are participating in one activity daily with the residents during their shift and working with the Life Enrichment Director.
- Work in conjunction with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure the Memory Care has an inviting environment, residents and family members are engaged, and staff are appropriately trained.
- Coordinate family council for the memory care.
Miscellaneous
- Communicate directly with other disciplines involved in resident care on a regular basis, including weekends.
- Complete all assigned duties that may change from time-to-time according to resident needs, staffing levels, and working circumstances.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule with some weekend work as needed and on-call.
- Participate in the community's Manager On Duty rotation.
- Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Training/Experience
Minimum on year management experience in senior living or related health programs with memory care experience preferred.
Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN/RN program.
Experience in geriatric nursing, emergency care, first-aid.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LVN/LPN in Texas.
Must have current CPR certification.
Must maintain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the State.
Valid Driver's License
Skills, Qualities and Characteristics
Demonstrated effective leadership skills in fiscal clinical management, strategic planning, program and staff development.
Skilled at establishing and maintaining working relationships with key staff, marketing contacts, and clinical staff to ensure thorough understand of services offered.
Ability to effectively evaluate performance and take corrective actions when necessary.
Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, set priorities, organize work, and make independent decisions.
Computer proficiency with electronic medical records, the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new applications.
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, both verbal and written, and customer service skills.
Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.
Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor.
Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Must be flexible in the hours, shifts and days available to work.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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