Director of Resident Care

DescriptionThe Director of Resident Care is responsible for the overall development, management, and operation of the Resident Care department. Performs resident health assessments; provides training/oversight to staff for all areas of resident care, monitors the status of residents’ general conditions, as allowed by regulation; coordinates resident care with third-party providers such as physicians and home health agencies and companion services in conjunction with residents and their families/involved parties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents

Oversees the management and daily operations of the department

Monitors resident care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standards

Monitors staff in supervision and administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets

Ensures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards

Ensures that all required documentation, including service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are reviewed with appropriate parties

Schedules or oversees scheduling of monthly staffing calendars to meet the needs of the residents while striving to maintain budgetary compliance for the department

Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards

Observes residents, records significant reactions, and informs physician and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents

Oversight of Care Department’s prompt response to all emergency calls from residents

Participates in the maintenance of resident records appropriately

Ensures appropriate handling of on-the-job inquiries per the policy

Attends required community meetings and completes required reports in a neat and timely manner

Attends all staff meeting, training, and educational classes as required

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents

Oversees the management and daily operations of the department

Monitors resident care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standards

Monitors staff in supervision and administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets

Ensures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards

Ensures that all required documentation, including service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are reviewed with appropriate parties

Schedules or oversees scheduling of monthly staffing calendars to meet the needs of the residents while striving to maintain budgetary compliance for the department

Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards

Observes residents, records significant reactions, and informs physician and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents

Oversight of Care Department’s prompt response to all emergency calls from residents

Participates in the maintenance of resident records appropriately

Ensures appropriate handling of on-the-job inquiries per the policy

Attends required community meetings and completes required reports in a neat and timely manner

Attends all staff meeting, training, and educational classes as required

Performs other duties as required

Education & Experience

Diploma in Nursing at a minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Current nursing (RN/LPN/LVN) licensure issued by appropriate state licensing agency

Three years of nursing experience

Experience in an assisted living community or long-term care setting highly preferred

One year of supervisory or management experience

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.